Ryan Andrew Stawaisz (18 August 1989 – 21 June 2021) was an American Roman Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

[1][2] During his studies, Stawaisz was diagnosed with cancer;[3]}} however, after several months of treatment including surgery, he recovered.

He went on to study at Saint Mary's Seminary in Houston, Texas, and shortly before his ordination, he received another cancer diagnosis.

[1] He began his ministry at Prince of Peace Catholic Church as a parochial vicar.

[1][2] A film entitled Love God's Will: The True Story of Fr.