This is an old REGISTER article from June 5, 2015
by Andy Telli, Tennessee Register
From atheist, to husband, to priest, Fr. Eric Johansen’s spiritual journey has been marked by joy and grief. After he was ordained a priest on June 12, 2015 he looked forward to walking with people on their own spiritual journey.
“It’s exciting, nerve-wracking. I don’t feel like we’re ever worthy, but God’s plans are perfect,” said Fr. Johansen, who was one of five seminarians of the Diocese of Nashville to be ordained at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2015 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. “I’m ready. I’m excited about it.”