e.l.f. Co-Founder Scott-Vincent Borba to Be Ordained Priest on May 23 After Leaving $1.3 Billion Brand
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Updated · Fox News · May 14
e.l.f. Co-Founder Scott-Vincent Borba to Be Ordained Priest on May 23 After Leaving $1.3 Billion Brand
10 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 14
Scott-Vincent Borba, a former e.l.f. Cosmetics co-founder and current deacon, is set to be ordained a Catholic priest in California on May 23, the Diocese of Fresno said.
Borba said he entered seminary after rejecting what he called a “vapid” and “perverse” Hollywood luxury lifestyle, donating his wealth and pursuing what he described as a long-felt divine calling.
e.l.f., founded in 2004, grew into a cosmetics company with more than $1.3 billion in annual revenue, helping make Borba a prominent figure in celebrity circles before his mid-2010s turn back to the church.
His ordination comes amid broader Catholic growth in the U.S., with the church reporting a 38% average increase in converts and more than 400 men ordained to the priesthood this year.
How might Scott-Vincent Borba's unique journey from Hollywood mogul to priest influence the future of Catholic vocations and parish life?
Does Borba's ordination at over 50 signal a new openness in the Church to late vocations, or is his story a rare exception?
What challenges did Borba face in transitioning from a life of luxury to seminary, and what lessons could others draw from his experience?