Vocation Story Video
Why do you want to become a priest? In brief, I desire to bring God into people's lives through the Sacraments.
Who is your favorite saint? St. Phillip Neri because he is the patron saint of joy and humor.
If you could talk to anyone in the course of our history (dead or alive), who would it be and why?
St. Thomas Aquinas because I think he was the smartest person to ever live.
What is your favorite past time or hobby? I like to read, run, and hike.
Do you have a favorite Bible verse? John 14:9 "Whoever has seen me has seen the Father."
Did anyone (priest, religious sister, friend. etc.) make an impact on your decision to enter seminary?
Numerous people made an impact on my discernment; teachers, priests, family, friends, and parishioners really encouraged me to consider Seminary.
What is your favorite form of prayer? Eucharistic Adoration!!!
What is your favorite title of the Blessed Mother and/or Jesus?
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom
Any advice for someone discerning the priesthood or religious life? Take the next logical step in your discernment. Whether that is finding a good spiritual director or contacting your vocations director. Just do it!