Joby Joseph
St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago
| Birthday | April 18 |
| Ordination Year | 2021 |
| Home Town | Los Angeles, CA |
| Home Parish | St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Santa Ana, CA |
| Undergraduate | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): B.A. Psychology, B.A. Study of Religion (2015, B.A. Psychology, B.A. Study of Religion) |
| Graduate Degree | University of St. Mary of the Lake (USML): M.A. Philosophy and Religion |
| Languages | English, Malayalam |
| Hobbies | Hiking, traveling, biking, painting, conversing |
| Favorite Saint | St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Edith Stein |
| Vocation Story | I was a sophomore in high school when I fell in love with Jesus. In growing in my relationship with him, I slowly began to love his Church more and more. While in high school, I honestly asked Jesus what his will was for me. Through prayer, I believed he was inviting me into the seminary and to serve his people as an ordained priest. However, I was afraid to take such a bold step. I “used” college to get more time and clarity, but by my junior year I surrendered! I trusted he would guide me even though I did not have absolute certainty of what the future held. I entered Mundelein Seminary the fall after my college graduation. I have no regrets. As I continue to follow his call, I understand more deeply God’s fidelity to me. |
| Priest Aspirations | I hope to become a holy priest and bring many souls to Jesus. |
| How can Mundelein's donors and community pray for you? | Please pray that we can strengthen each other for the mission of the Church. |
