Fr. Erik Vigil is a priest of the Archdiocese of Denver and currently serves as pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Breckenridge and Our Lady of Peace Parish in Silverthorne, Colorado. He also serves as Dean for the Western Slope, assisting the archdiocese in supporting the priests and parishes of the region. Fr. Erik began his priestly formation in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and later attended seminary in Monterrey, Mexico, where he completed his spirituality year. He then returned to the Archdiocese of Denver and completed his philosophy and theology studies at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver. Following his ordination, Fr. Erik was assigned to Holy Trinity Parish in Westminster, Colorado, for his first pastoral assignment. He later received his first pastorate at St. Helena Parish in Fort Morgan, Colorado, before being called to serve the mountain communities of Breckenridge and Silverthorne. Fr. Erik is committed to fostering vibrant parish communities rooted in the Eucharist, Marian devotion, and missionary discipleship. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, skiing, hiking in the Colorado mountains, and spending time outdoors with his dogs.