Vincent Shemwell
Pastor in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod who formerly spent part of his life in the Roman Catholic Church and considered the priesthood; discusses his move from Roman Catholicism to confessional Lutheranism and his theological interests in Luther, justification, and sacramental theology.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 1h 39min
Vincent Shemwell: Why I Left Roman Catholicism for Lutheranism
Vincent Shemwell, an LCMS pastor who once considered the Catholic priesthood, describes his move from Roman Catholicism into confessional Lutheranism. He talks about doubts sparked by authority claims and the abuse crisis. He traces shifts on usury, Vatican II, Scripture, liturgy, indulgences, and why younger seekers are drawn to Catholicism.
