Vocation Story Video
Why do you want to become a priest? To marry Jesus and to bring Jesus to others.
Who is your favorite saint? Mary because as Saint Maximilian Kolbe said, "our dear little, little mother, the Immaculate Mary, can do anything for us. We are her children."
If you could talk to anyone in the course of our history (dead or alive), who would it be and why?
For all of us, our goal is to get to Heaven to see God face to face. So, I would like to talk face to face with Jesus. God willing, someday I will.
What is your favorite past time or hobby? Reading, football, basketball, baseball, golf.
Do you have a favorite Bible verse? “but he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
Did anyone (priest, religious sister, friend. etc.) make an impact on your decision to enter seminary?
Father Tom Kovatch
What is your favorite form of prayer? The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
What is your favorite title of the Blessed Mother and/or Jesus? Mary: Mom. Jesus: the Word made flesh.
Any advice for someone discerning the priesthood or religious life?
Do not discern alone. Find a good spiritual director and talk about your vocation with them.