Fr. Raymond Herard relocated to the Panhandle of Florida after studying Film in Los Angeles, California. He rediscovered his faith while a parishioner at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Panama City. After growing in his faith and the sacramental life for five years, he heard God calling him to the priesthood. Bishop Parkes accepted him in 2013 to study for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee.
He came from an Air Force family and grew up all over the world. He enjoys movies, playing board games, disc golf, cooking, laughing with others, and sharing the beauty of the faith with anyone. He is overjoyed to be part of the parish community at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church.
Bishop Bill ordained him to the Priesthood on June 5, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. He joined the Nativity community on July 1, 2021. He serves as Parochial Vicar and the Director of Catholic Campus Ministries at the University of West Florida.