Thoughts on Priesthood:

The Priesthood is a gift given to man by God. Through Jesus Christ the sacrament of Holy Orders was established and passed down from the first Apostles to the priests today. Priesthood is a ministry in which priests bring God to men and men to God. They are mediators and servants. The life of a priest is one of perpetual self-giving and sacrifice in order to win souls for Christ.

Why I want to be a Priest:

I want to become a priest for several different reasons. First and formost I believe that this is what the Lord is calling me to do in life. Secondly, I want to minister to people. I want to bring people to Christ more fully on a deeply spiritual level as well as an intellectual level because of how the Lord has worked in my own life and brought me to see the truth. The final reason why I want to be a priest is because of the great need there is for priests in our Diocese. I have seen how the shortage of priests in our Diocese effects the ability of the people to worship and after everything that they have done for me, I want to be able to give back to the future generations the faith which was handed down to me.

Hobbies & Interests:

I love outdoor activities such as biking, playing sports (pretty much every sport), camping, hiking, skiing, etc. When I can't go outside I like to read or play card/board games with my friends and family.

Influence:

The greatest influences in my life, aside from God himself, have been my parents, the priests at my parish, the youth ministers at my parish, and lastly the different retreats that I went on in High School.