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October 4, 2014

Star athlete turns back on baseball for the priesthood

Former Oakland A’s prospect Grant Desme is studying to become a Norbertine priest. Desme stunned his team and the baseball community when he decided at age 23 to retire from the game to pursue a vocation.

OAKLAND, CALIF. - Bishop Michael C. Barber was able to do what general manager Billy Beane could not: Call Grant Desme to Oakland.

Published in Call to Service