Hometown: Rolla, MO

Home Parish: St. Patrick

Seminary: Theological College

Prior to entering seminary
Attending the University of Missouri-Rolla.  I graduated in May 2006 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.

Enjoy most about the seminary
There is a lot to enjoy at seminary, and I'm not sure if I can pick just one thing.  The spirituality, brotherhood, and overall focus on religion are all great things here.  It is nice to live in an environment where religion is not only an acceptable discussion piece, but is the central theme. My favorite things to learn in seminary are the history and theology of liturgy.  Both in and out of class, there is an effort to give the students a deep appreciation for the liturgy.

Reason for entering the seminary
I came to the seminary because I could not run from God's calling anymore.  I had thought about the seminary back in high school but was terrified that God might mean for me to be a priest.  Even going to college could not rid me of the feeling that I was ignoring what God wanted me to do.  I eventually gave it some serious thought, decided it would be best for me to attend the seminary, and have not regretted a moment of it.