Fr. Nelson, a native of Dickinson, ND, was ordained in the spring of 2012. He attended North Dakota State University for three years during which he studied the pre-pharmacy academic track. During his third year in college, Fr. Nelson was accepted as a seminarian for the Diocese of Bismarck and continued his education at NDSU where he earned a B.A. in Philosophy and Humanities.
Fr. Nelson was then assigned to undertake theological studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sacred Theology and began a Licentiate degree in Canon Law from the University of Saint Thomas in the City.
Upon ordination to the holy priesthood,
Bishop David D. Kagan assigned Fr. Nelson as President of Bishop Ryan Catholic School.