Rev. Michael Ritter, M.Div., M.S.

Fr. Mike is a priest of the Diocese of Sacramento who is working at Saint Luke Center as a pre-doctoral intern while completing doctoral studies in psychology at California Southern University. He completed studies in philosophy and theology at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon, and Saint Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, CA, prior to his ordination to the priesthood in 2015. He earned an M.S. in Psychology from California Southern University in 2021.

Fr. Mike held a number of pastoral assignments in the Diocese of Sacramento prior to joining the team at Saint Luke Center. His experience in parish and campus ministries motivated his decision to pursue clinical training. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services and for Catholic Charities of Sacramento.