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Donald Calloway

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The Reverend Father

Donald Calloway
ChurchCatholic Church
Orders
OrdinationMay 31, 2003
Personal details
BornDonald H. Calloway
(1972-06-29) June 29, 1972 (age 54)
Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.

Donald Calloway, MIC (born 29 June 1972) is an American author and Catholic priest in the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary.[1][2] He is known for his conversion story and his 2020 book, Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father, which has been translated into more than 28 languages.[citation needed]

Background

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Calloway was born on 29 June 1972 in Dearborn, Michigan. He spent his early years in West Virginia and grew up in southern California, in Los Angeles and San Diego.[3] He has described himself as drug addicted in his teenage years and a high school dropout.[4] He has said that he was using drugs by the age of 11 and was promiscuous.[citation needed]

While living in Japan as a teenager, Calloway became involved with the Yakuza, the Japanese mafia, and served as a "drug runner", running drugs and money to casinos in Honshu.[5] When he was 15 years old, Calloway was forcibly removed from the country of Japan for his criminal activity and mafia involvement.[6][7]

Following his extradition back to the United States, Calloway was committed to two drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in Pennsylvania: New Beginnings at Cove Forge and Charter Fairmont Institute. After his failed rehabilitations, he was imprisoned in Louisiana upon turning eighteen.[8][9]

One night after declining to go out with friends, Calloway began to read a book about the Blessed Virgin Mary. He credits this book, as well as praying the Rosary, with changing his life, after which he converted to Roman Catholicism.[10][11][12]

Calloway was ordained a priest on May 31, 2003 at The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. He has a B.A. (Franciscan University of Steubenville), M.Div. (Dominican House of Studies, Washington, DC), S.T.B. (Dominican House of Studies, Washington, DC) and a S.T.L. (International Marian Research Institute, Dayton). He practices with the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary.[1]

Calloway had led pilgrimages to Marian shrines, including sites in Poland, Mexico, Italy, Spain, and France,[13][14] as well as to the Holy Land with actor Jim Caviezel.[15]

Career and recognition

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In 2020, Calloway's authored the book Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father which sold more than one million copies worldwide. [16] Calloway has said that his book is modeled after the Consecration to Mary of St. Louis de Montfort.[17]

Calloway also published a follow-up entitled Consecration to St. Joseph for Children and Families with co-author Scott L. Smith, Jr. in 2022.[18]

Calloway's conversion story was made into a documentary titled The Testimony of Fr. Donald Calloway, which won an Emmy award in 2017.[19]

A talk Calloway gave in April 2017 at Franciscan University of Steubenville, titled "The Rosary: Spiritual Sword of Our Lady", had over 2.9 million views on YouTube by October 2025.[20]

Bibliography

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Calloway is the author of a number of books related to Catholic Church and Roman Catholicism. His work has been covered in several mainstream Catholic Church and Roman Catholic newspapers.[2][21][22][23][24][25][26]

  • The Immaculate Conception in the Life of the Church (2004)
  • The Virgin Mary and Theology of the Body (2005)
  • No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy (2007)[27][28]
  • Purest of All Lilies: The Virgin Mary in the Spirituality of St. Faustina (2008)[29]
  • Under the Mantle: Marians Thoughts from a 21st Century Priest (2013)[30]
  • Marian Gems: Daily Wisdom on Our Lady (2014)[31]
  • Mary of Nazareth: The Life of Our Lady in Pictures (2014)[32]
  • Eucharistic Gems: Daily Wisdom on the Most Blessed Sacrament (2023)
  • 30 Day Eucharistic Revival: A Retreat with St. Peter Julian Eymard (2024)
  • Sacred Heart Gems: Daily Wisdom on the Heart of Jesus (2024)
  • Bible Gems: Scripture Verses of God’s Mercy and Overcoming Fear (2024)
  • Passion Gems: Daily Wisdom on the Suffering, Cross, and Death of Jesus (2025)
  • Virtues of the Saints: 15 Heavenly Habits for Children (2025)
  • 33 Days to the Holy Family: Consecration to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with co-author Scott L. Smith Jr. (2025)
  • The Lamb of God: The Story of Our Lady of Knock (forthcoming 2026)

Books on the Rosary:

  • How to Pray the Rosary (2017)[33]
  • 26 Champions of the Rosary: The Essential Guide to the Greatest Heroes of the Rosary (2017)[34][35]
  • 10 Wonders of the Rosary (2019)[36][37]
  • Rosary Gems: Daily Wisdom on the Holy Rosary (2015)[38]
  • Champions of the Rosary (2016)[39]

Books on St. Joseph:

  • St. Joseph Gems: Daily Wisdom on Our Spiritual Father (2018)[40][41]
  • Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father (2020)[42][43][44]
  • Consecration to St. Joseph for Children and Families with co-author Scott L. Smith, Jr.[18] (2022)
  • The Chaste Heart of St. Joseph: A Graphic Novel (2023)
  • Litany of St. Joseph Coloring Book (2024)
  • Chaste Heart Gems: Daily Wisdom on the Heart of St. Joseph (Marian Press, 2025)

References

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  1. 1 2 "Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC | fr. donald calloway, mic". www.fathercalloway.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  2. 1 2 "'It Takes a Father': New Book Highlights Consecration to St. Joseph". National Catholic Register. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  3. ↑ Davis, Diane. "'Surfing priest' to speak in Clarksburg Tuesday". West Virginia News (WVNews). Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  4. ↑ "Surfer-priest shares his incredible journey: from dropout to drug-addict to priesthood". www.romereports.com. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  5. ↑ Farrow, Mary. "He was a runner for the Japanese mafia. Now he's a Catholic priest". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  6. ↑ Calloway, Fr Donald (22 April 2015). "From a Slave to Sin to My Mother's Arms: Fr. Donald Calloway's Improbable Journey to the Priesthood". Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  7. ↑ "Father Donald Is Interviewed on ABC". The Divine Mercy. 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  8. ↑ "Fr. Donald Calloway "The Conversion of Fr. Don Calloway" Women's Conference 2019". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2020-08-10.
  9. ↑ "A Mother's Faith, a Son's Conversion". www.marian.org. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  10. ↑ "Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC Pilgrimages with & 206 Tours, The Leader in Catholic Pilgrimages". www.pilgrimages.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  11. ↑ Faehnle, Michele (2019-12-27). "An Interview with Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC". Columbus Catholic Women's Conference. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  12. ↑ Brandon Vogt (2016-09-08). "Champions of the Rosary: An Interview with Fr. Donald Calloway". Brandon Vogt. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  13. ↑ "Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC Pilgrimage". Pilgrimages.com. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  14. ↑ "Fr. Donald Calloway, The Pilgrimage King!". 206 Tours. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  15. ↑ "Jim Caviezel, Holy Land Pilgrimage". 206 Tours. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  16. ↑ Farrow, Mary (8 March 2020). "Why a new consecration to St. Joseph is spreading like wildfire". Catholic New Agency. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  17. ↑ "The Year of St. Joseph begins Dec. 8". Catholic Diocese of Wichita. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  18. 1 2 Calloway and Smith, Consecration to St. Joseph for Children and Families
  19. ↑ "The Testimony of Fr. Donald Calloway". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  20. ↑ "Fr. Don Calloway, MIC: The Rosary: Spiritual Sword of Our Lady". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2018-07-20.
  21. ↑ Service, Catholic News (2020-03-19). "Church, world need St. Joseph's spiritual care in tough times, says priest". The Catholic Sun. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  22. ↑ Farrow, Mary. "Why a new consecration to St. Joseph is spreading like wildfire". Catholic News Agency. Archived from the original on March 11, 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  23. ↑ Kosloski, Philip (13 February 2020). "How the Consecration to St. Joseph can change your life". Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  24. ↑ Telegraph, The Catholic. "Save the Date: 2020 E6 CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE Armor Up! 2/22/20". Catholic Telegraph. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  25. ↑ Contributor, Guest (2020-03-18). "Stephen Buhagiar: Men, it is time! Let us go to Joseph". The Catholic Weekly. Retrieved 2020-07-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  26. ↑ "Fr. Donald Calloway | EWTN Religious Catalogue". www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  27. ↑ "No Turning Back". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  28. ↑ "Fr. Donald Calloway: An Episcopalian Who Became Catholic - The Journey Home (7-23-2007)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2015-01-21.
  29. ↑ "Purest of All Lilies". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  30. ↑ "Under the Mantle". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  31. ↑ Calloway, Donald H. (May 2014). Marian Gems: Daily Wisdom on Our Lady. Marian Press. ISBN 978-1-59614-305-0.
  32. ↑ "Mary of Nazareth". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  33. ↑ "How to Pray the Rosary". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  34. ↑ "26 Champions of the Rosary". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  35. ↑ "Champion the Rosary, Save the World?". National Review. 2016-10-07. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  36. ↑ MIC, Donald H. Calloway; Calloway, Donald H. (2019). 10 Wonders of the Rosary. Marian Press. ISBN 978-1-59614-486-6.
  37. ↑ "Outstanding New Look at 10 Wonders of the Rosary". National Catholic Register. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  38. ↑ "Rosary Gems". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  39. ↑ "Champions of the Rosary". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  40. ↑ MIC, Donald H. Calloway; Calloway, Donald H. (February 2018). St. Joseph Gems: Daily Wisdom on Our Spiritual Father. Marian Press. ISBN 978-1-59614-420-0.
  41. ↑ "St Joseph Gems Are a True Treasure". National Catholic Register. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  42. ↑ "Consecration to St. Joseph". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  43. ↑ "St. Joseph and Father's Day: An interview with Fr. Donald Calloway". www.catholicworldreport.com. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  44. ↑ Connolly, Father Seán (2020-06-21). "St. Joseph and Father's Day: An interview with Fr. Donald Calloway". Catholic Canada. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
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