Hometown: Edina, MO

Home Parish: St. Joseph

Seminary: Conception Seminary College

Prior to entering the seminary

Assistant Director of Admission at Benedictine College, Atchison, KS. Received a Bachelor of Art in Secondary Education and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Benedictine College.

Enjoy most about the seminary

I enjoy the fun, yet structured lifestyle in which my formation is set as a priority. It's a place where I can really discover how God is calling me to true happiness.

Favorite thing I have learned while in seminary

If something is a struggle for you, that's usually a good sign that you're supposed to be doing it. We don't grow by clinging to our comforts.

Reason for entering the seminary

It was the next step towards growth and self-discovery in my discernment process.