Father Mike Schmitz

迈克·施密茨神父是一位美国天主教神父、播客主持人、作家和演讲者，以通过数字媒体让数百万信徒了解天主教信仰而闻名。他是《一年读完圣经》和《一年读完教理》的主持人，这两档节目是历史上下载量最高的宗教播客之一，到2024年总下载量超过5亿次。他在Ascension Presents上的直面镜头视频在YouTube上获得了数亿次观看。截至2026，他继续制作每日播客节目，在重大天主教活动中发表演讲，并撰写关于信仰和领导力的书籍。他被广泛认为是天主教福传领域的领军人物，尤其是在年轻人中。[编辑]

施密茨在北达科他州俾斯麦的一个虔诚天主教家庭长大，是六个孩子中的老大。他就读于俾斯麦高中，1992年毕业。高中一次静修会是他人生的重要转折点，他在那里感受到强烈的司铎圣召。高中毕业后，他先在圣母大学学习，后转学到明尼苏达州圣保罗的圣托马斯大学，获得哲学学士学位。随后他进入圣保罗神学院，获得神学硕士学位。他于2001年6月1日被祝圣为德卢斯教区神父。早期职务包括德卢斯圣约翰教堂的副本堂和明尼苏达大学德卢斯分校纽曼中心的神师。他还担任过教区青年和青年成人牧灵主任。在此期间，他通过在天主教青年会议（如斯图本维尔会议）上演讲，建立了本地追随者群体，其充满活力和亲切的讲道风格引起了关注。[编辑]

施密茨的突破发生在2010年代中期，当时天主教媒体公司Ascension Presents开始拍摄他直面镜头、简短讨论信仰和生活的视频。他的YouTube频道迅速增长，视频平均观看量在一到五百万之间。2021年1月，他推出了《一年读完圣经》播客，两周内就登顶苹果播客榜首，成为全球下载量最高的宗教播客。后续节目《一年读完教理》于2023年1月推出，同样登顶榜首。他出版了几本书，包括《为更多而生》（2017年）和《牧者之道》（2025年）。他在世界青年日和全国天主教青年会议等活动上的演讲吸引了数万人。2024年，他的播客总下载量突破5亿次。他继续制作每日播客节目和新的视频内容。[编辑]

施密茨以简单的黑色神职衬衫和白色罗马领著称，视频中常不穿祭衣。他直面镜头，语调温暖、诚恳，偶尔幽默。媒体称他为“千禧一代神父”和“播客神父”，形容他平易近人、不带评判且持守正统。他的内容口语化，具有神学深度但不学术，且常流露脆弱，分享个人挣扎。粉丝有时自称“一年读完圣经听众”或“迈克神父的羊群”，参与每日收听、共享灵修笔记和社交媒体讨论群组。他在社交媒体上的声音是牧灵和鼓励性的，很少卷入争议。[编辑]

Father Mike Schmitz commands a global audience that transcends traditional religious boundaries, drawing attention across media coverage, search trends, and consumption signals worldwide. This scale of engagement places him firmly within the upper echelons of his specific sector. He is currently ranked as the 83rd most famous person in Religious Leaders, a position noted on the iFANN Global Fame Rankings platform, having moved down from the 79th spot in the previous cycle. The iFANN system tracks these placements based on aggregated public data, confirming his status as a dominant figure in modern Catholic evangelization. While his reach is immense, his following does not operate under a formalized banner or registered organization. His listeners are generally identified by their participation in programs like The Bible in a Year or simply as members of the faithful, rather than by a unified fandom name. There are no documented fan-funded campaigns, organized chart-pushing efforts, or structured rituals typical of secular pop culture icons. Instead, his influence manifests through organic digital engagement and massive attendance at speaking events, where thousands gather to hear his homilies without the chaotic infrastructure of a traditional celebrity cult.[编辑]

Father Mike Schmitz maintains an active lifestyle distinct from his clerical duties, having completed four marathons including the Twin Cities Marathon and earning a black belt in Taekwondo during high school. He holds a private pilot license for single-engine land aircraft and worked as a carpenter's assistant during college summers. A tattoo of a cross on his left ankle remains visible in some video appearances, and he cites Isaiah as his favorite book of the Bible. His trademark warm smile has evolved into a recurring meme among fans. Beyond these personal details, a modern legend has emerged regarding his ability to fill venues with thousands of attendees, such as the event at Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield where crowds described the atmosphere as comparable to seeing a major celebrity. In February 2026, he received the Pillar Award alongside Jeff Cavins from the Museum of the Bible, cementing his impact on Catholic media. A story frequently retold by followers involves his admission of a crisis of faith where he briefly questioned Church teachings, adding a layer of human vulnerability to his public persona that resonates deeply with his audience.[编辑]

施密茨是六个孩子中的老大。他的父母都健在。作为一名独身天主教神父，他没有配偶或子女。他住在明尼苏达州德卢斯的一所神父寓所，没有宠物。他形容自己的家庭虔诚天主教，并支持他的圣召。[编辑]

施密茨经常与杰夫·卡文斯合作，后者是《一年读完圣经》和《一年读完教理》的联合主持人。他曾与马克·哈特在斯图本维尔会议上同台演讲，并与Ascension Presents的另一位主持人乔什·约翰逊神父共事。他的主教是德卢斯教区的丹尼尔·费尔顿。[编辑]

迈克·施密茨神父是一位罗马天主教神父，已发独身愿。他从未被公开与任何恋爱关系、约会、订婚或婚姻联系在一起。他没有子女。他的公开声明始终确认他对独身的承诺以及作为灵性父亲的角色。截至2026年，他仍是单身且守独身。[编辑]

Father Mike Schmitz has taken a vow of poverty as a Catholic priest. All income from his books, podcasts, speaking fees, and media appearances is paid directly to the Diocese of Duluth or to Ascension Presents, a non-profit Catholic apostolate. He receives a small personal stipend estimated at $15,000 to $25,000 per year for living expenses. Per iFANN's editorial analysis, his personal net worth stands at $0 as of 2026, as he owns no personal assets. His media projects generate millions of dollars for the diocese and Ascension, but he personally retains nothing.[编辑]

Schmitz曾多次获得天主教媒体协会（CMA）最佳播客奖，包括2022年和2024年凭借《一年读完圣经》获奖，以及2023年和2025年凭借《一年读完教理》获奖。他还在2024年获得了加布里埃尔奖最佳宗教播客奖。他的书《一年读完圣经指南》于2022年获得天主教新闻协会奖。[编辑]