October 28

2026

Shorewood, Illinois

Saint Jude Catholic Church in Joliet

The University of Saint Thomas (Philosophy & Catholic Studies)

Reading and Hiking

I taught myself to juggle because I was bored one day

Saint Padre Pio

I first felt God calling me to the priesthood back in grade school. I was inspired by the examples of my pastor and a Dominican Sister who served as one of my teachers. Both were wonderful examples of joy and evidence of how fulfilling a life spent serving Christ and His Church could be. The desire for the priesthood grew even more as I entered high school. While I had initially been worried about losing my relationship with God as I transitioned from a Catholic grade school to a public high school, the Lord used my time there to strengthen my faith and my love for His Church. I became close friends with several others who, despite not being Catholic themselves, cared greatly about their religious beliefs, and and we spent many hours discussing what we believed. The more I spoke with them, the more I desired to learn about my own faith. I spent more time researching and, even more importantly, praying in Eucharistic Adoration. I especially grew in my love for Christ’s presence in the Eucharist, and the more I discussed it with my friends, the more I desired to share this love and awe with others for the rest of my life. The Lord slowly nurtured this desire over the next few years until I was ready to apply for seminary. He has been so good to me, and I look forward to the coming years!

Bringing Christ’s healing to others, especially through the Eucharist and the hearing of confessions.

Please pray for all who have supported me as well as those that I will encounter in my ministry