Home Parish: Holy Rosary, Indianapolis
Seminary: Bishop Simon Brute Seminary

Why do you want to become a priest?  
I want to become a priest so that I can dedicate my life to the salvation of souls, particularly by providing the sacraments.

Who is your favorite saint & why?
St John Vianney is my favorite saint because of his life of constant sacrifice for his flock.

What is your favorite quote?
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.  -Gandalf/JRR Tolkien

If you could talk to anyone in the course of our history (dead or alive), who would it be and why?
I would talk to St. Thomas Aquinas, so that I could grasp a deeper understanding of the faith from one of the greatest theologians.

What is your favorite past time or hobby?
I enjoy reading, geocaching, board games, and card games.

Do you have a favorite bible verse?
John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

Did anyone (priest, religious sister, friend. etc.) make an impact on your decision to enter seminary?
Fr. Michael Keucher showed me the great joy a priest can have in following their vocation.

What is your favorite form of prayer?
My favorite form of prayer is silent and, solitary Eucharistic Adoration.

What is your favorite title of the Blessed Mother and/or Jesus?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Any advice for someone discerning the priesthood or religious life?
You might not be completely certain of whether or not God is calling you to the priesthood or religious life, but if you have at least an inclination toward either vocation, then that could be God calling you to further discern in seminary or in a novitiate. Even if you discern that you are not called to that vocation, then you will still leave a better person. Also, remember that the devil will do anything he can to prevent another man from becoming a priest or someone from entering religious life.