Fr. Brian Lenz joined Good Shepherd in July of 2024 as Pastor.
Fr. Brian was born and raised in Lansing MI, the youngest of three children. He graduated from Lansing Catholic High School in 2005, attended the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and completed a BFA in Media Arts in 2009. I entered seminary a year later and was ordained a priest in 2016. My first two years were as the parochial vicar at St. John Evangelist, Jackson, and then I spent six years as the chaplain of Lumen Christi High School. The pastor of Good Shepherd since July of 2024. I enjoy music, woodworking, hunting, and the great outdoors. Grateful above all to be a brother, an uncle of seven, and a son of God.
Check out Fr. Brian’s Vocation story here
Fr. Christian Salata joined Good Shepherd in July 2025 as Parochial Vicar.
Fr. Christian is from Christ the King Catholic parish in Ann Arbor. He grew up in a large family with seven children. His journey towards priesthood was marked by a series of profound encounters with the divine, shaped by the persistent call of the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Christian’s vocation story traces back to his formative years at Spiritual Sonship Academy in Ann Arbor, where the daily rhythms of Mass and prayer nurtured a deepening relationship with God. It was during this time that he first sensed the stirrings of a call to something greater, a call that would later crystallize upon witnessing the election of Pope Benedict XVI.
Though life’s journey led him through the ebb and flow of faith, Fr. Christian remained attuned to the persistent tug of God’s call. It was a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi that ignited a renewed sense of purpose, as he beheld the vibrant tapestry of the Church and the sacrificial witness of saints like Peter and Paul.
Inspired by their example, he embarked on a journey of discernment, culminating in his decision to apply for seminary formation. Fr. Christian’s dedication to prayer, fellowship, and spiritual growth served as a testament to his unwavering commitment to answering the call to priesthood. He was ordained to the priesthood in June of 2025 and joined Fr. Brian Lenz as Parochial Vicar to Good Shepherd and St. Robert Parishes.