May 3

2023

I was born in Gia Kiem, Vietnam, but I have been living in Davenport, IA since 2014

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Conception Seminary College (Philosophy)

Vietnamese and English

Socialize with friends, music, reading, reading scientific magazine, crafting, calligraphy

My Vietnamese first name is Duoc, which literally means "medicine".

My patron saint is Saint Dominic Savio.

I have a devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus at Mass

I always liked the Priesthood growing up, so I looked up to priests and religious that I encountered. In Vietnam, I actively involved in Youth Group, and I was a lector at Mass for a couple of years. However, I have strongly felt that God has called me to the Priesthood after a time living in the U.S. I prayed about it and kept in touch with the Vocations Director. As time went on with my discernment, I have had a sense that God has given me much clarity and consolations through reading Scriptures and spiritual books, especially The Imitation of Christ by Thomas À Kempis. So, I got accepted to be a seminarian of the Diocese of Davenport and got sent to Conception Seminary to finish Philosophy. Now, I am studying at Mundelein Seminary.

I look forward to have a more intimate relationship with God and let Him help me to be an effective instrument to bring Him to people that I may serve.

I liked many student-organized events we have had thus far, which have made me realize how much more things that I still need to learn in order to be an effective instrument of God.

For perserverance and patient endurance. For my growth in holiness and humility.