Home Parish: St. Joseph, Shelbyville
Seminary: Bishop Simon Brute College Seminary

Why do you want to become a priest?  The wrong question is being asked, the question to ask is why does Jesus want me to become a priest. I will not know until the eternal life. However if I had to truly answer this question, I want every soul on Earth to know who Jesus was before they utter their last breath.

Who is your favorite saint & why? Saint Maria Goretti. Her love and passion to fight for our Lord inspires me of how I should live my daily life as a Catholic.

What is your favorite quote? If you ever feel like God isn't there, remember the teacher is always silent during the test.

If you could talk to anyone in the course of our history (dead or alive), who would it be and why? One of the most popular questions I ever get asked is "Why does God allow suffering?" Yes, I have my own answers to that question, but I would love to know what Jesus' answer would be.

What is your favorite past time or hobby?  Mountain bike riding, soccer, basketball, board games, movie theater, TopGolf, reading books, playing with my dog Snowball, playing video games with friends.

Do you have a favorite bible verse? Matthew 22:37, "And He said to them, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind."

Did anyone (priest, religious sister, friend. etc.) make an impact on your decision to enter seminary?
Father Michael Keucher has been a blessing as he has guided me every step of the way to seminary.

What is your favorite form of prayer?  I love waking up every morning and just giving thanks to God that I might do his Holy will throughout the day and giving thanks at night for all my blessings. I also love praying the rosary in Eucharistic Adoration.

What is your favorite title of the Blessed Mother and/or Jesus? Blessed Mary Ever Virgin, King of the Universe.

Any advice for someone discerning the priesthood or religious life?
Discern with your whole heart just as Jesus gave you His.