
Jeff Filipski
Birthday | December 20 |
Ordination Year | 2024 |
Home Town | Saint Charles |
Home Parish | Saint Patrick |
Undergraduate | Saint Ambrose University (Marketing and Finance) |
Previous Career | Consulting and Data Analytics |
Languages | English |
Hobbies | Outdoor activities: running, biking, skiing, soccer, frisbee, golf. I also like to listen to music, go to concerts, travel, read, play the piano, and cook. |
Favorite Saint | Saint Francis |
Favorite Devotion | I have a particular devotion to the poor souls in purgatory |
Vocation Story | I grew up Catholic and at a young age had a special devotion to Our Lady and the rosary. The idea of priesthood had been presented to me periodically, but I questioned whether it was something I personally wanted or if it was just something others “saw in me”. In high school, I began to doubt my faith and ask a lot of questions. As I searched for answers and learned more about the Church and its practices, I began to desire a deeper relationship with Christ and His Bride. This continued through college and into the working world. As I continued to grow in my relationship with Him, I saw the blessings and generosity of the Lord; experiencing His deep love for me. It is this love and generosity that made me decide I wanted to be generous with Him and answer the call to feed His sheep. |
Priest Aspirations | Sharing the grace, power, and love of Christ through the sacraments |
What has been your favorite/most memorable story of your time at Mundelein thus far? | I’m just starting, but looking forward to making many memories here! |
How can Mundelein's donors and community pray for you? | Please ask the Lord to give me a heart of compassion for his people, meekness, and humility and to endow me with the courage necessary to carry out His will. |