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Why a cosmetics empire co-founder became a Catholic priest

Why a cosmetics empire co-founder became a Catholic priest

Summary

Scott Vincent Borba co-founded a successful cosmetics company called e.l.f. Cosmetics but later decided to leave his business life to become a Catholic priest. After experiencing personal loss and a spiritual moment, he chose to enter the priesthood to help others who suffer.

Key Facts

  • Scott Vincent Borba co-founded e.l.f. Cosmetics, a multi-million dollar beauty company.
  • He grew up in a Catholic family in Visalia, California, and felt called to priesthood as a child.
  • Despite business success, Borba felt unfulfilled and restless in his life.
  • His father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and later passed away in 2010.
  • After his father’s death, Borba struggled emotionally and turned to partying.
  • During a pivotal moment at a party, he felt a strong spiritual calling to become a priest.
  • Borba gave away his wealth, funded churches and charities, and went to seminary.
  • His family reunited for his ordination, and he celebrated his first Mass publicly soon after.
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