Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Peoria in 2014. Before entering seminary, Fr. Chase attended Clemson University where he played collegiate soccer while earning degrees in Spanish and international trade. He then went on to play for numerous Chilean soccer leagues over four years before returning to the US to play for the United States Major League Soccer. Since 2020, Fr. Chase has been serving the Diocese as Director of Vocations.