FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Psalm 23:1: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Lent

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE?

Moses

FAVORITE SAINT?

Pope Saint John Paul II

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe)

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION?

My parish priest, Father Charles Altermatt

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Ride my bike, listen to music, and read

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

Rome or Poland

FAVORITE FOOD?

Tacos

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

Jim Caviezel and Eduardo Verástegui

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Yes

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Sirach 2:18: “Let us fall into the hands of the Lord and not into the hands of men, for equal to His majesty is the mercy that He shows.”

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” (John 15:18-19)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Advent

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

Basilica de Santo Domingo, Lima, Peru

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE?

Job

FAVORITE SAINT?

St. Martin de Porres

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Our Lady of Częstochowa/The Black Madonna

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION?

Alejandro Molina Hernandez

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Outdoor activities

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

Heaven

FAVORITE FOOD?

Bacon

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

Dallas Jenkins (Film Director of The Chosen series)

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

Sun Is Shining, by Lost Frequencies

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Nope

favorite Bible verse?

Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

favorite quote from Jesus?

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Mt 11:28-30).

 favorite liturgical Time?

Easter season

most beautiful Church?

St. John the Baptist Peabody, MA

favorite old testament figure? 

King Hezekiah

Favorite Saint?

St. Thomas More

Favorite Marian devotion or Apparition (i.e. Lourdes, Rosary, Immaculate Conception)?

The Rosary

person that helped you discover your vocation? 

Fr. John Macinnis

What do you like to do for Fun?

Play board games

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?

Rome

favorite food?

Pizza

Are you inspired by any author, actor, singer, or athlete?

J.R.R. Tolkien

FAvorite Band or Song?

The Battle of the Pelennor Fields (the lord of the Rings: The Return of the king)

Were you an altar server?

Yes

favorite Bible verse?

“But one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out.” (John 20:34)

favorite quote from Jesus?

 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” (John 11:27-28)

favorite liturgical Time?

Advent: This period of waiting for the birth of Christ is graced with some of the most beautiful liturgical rituals and music that the Church has to offer!

most beautiful Church?

St. Stephen’s in New Boston

favorite old testament figure?

King David. Not only is he the author of most of the psalms, but he is also the ‘man after God’s own heart’.

Favorite Saint?

St. Catherine of Siena: I pulled her name out of a hat at random on New Year’s Day to be my intercessor for the year. I learned of my acceptance into Sacred Heart on her feast day!

Favorite Marian devotion or Apparition (i.e. Lourdes, Rosary, Immaculate Conception)?

The rosary: save for the holy Mass it is the most powerful prayer!

person that helped you discover your vocation? 

Fr. John Hedges: my godfather and parish priest.

What do you like to do for Fun?

I love playing sports, especially football and frisbee

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?

Alaska

favorite food?

Schinken: it is a German style ham.

Are you inspired by any author, actor, singer, or athlete?

St. John the evangelist: author of the gospel according to john as well as two New Testament letters.

Favorite Band or Song?

Charles Wesly Godwin

Were you an altar server?

Yes! I still serve masses often.

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Philippians 2:5-11: “Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, [then] I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me.” (Revelation 3:20)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Easter Season

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

Most Holy Redeemer, Detroit

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE? 

Elijah

FAVORITE SAINT?

St. John Paul II

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Rosary

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION? 

Fr. Dave Tomaszycki

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Throw a football around

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

The Holy Land

FAVORITE FOOD?

Kielbasa and sauerkraut

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

Tom Brady

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

Matt Maher

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

No

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Ephesians 4:22-24

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” (Matthew 9:12)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Christmas

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

St. Stephen’s Cathedral—Vienna, Austria

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE? 

Tobias

FAVORITE SAINT?

St. Joan of Arc

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Our Lady of Undoer of Knots

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION? 

Fr. Steve Mateja

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Write Stories, walk outdoors

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

Lisieux and Lourdes

FAVORITE FOOD?

Rice Pilaf

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

J.R.R. Tolkien

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

3rd Eye Blind

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Yes

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you” ~ Jeremiah 1:5

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“To whom much is given, much is expected” ~ Luke 12:48

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Lent!

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

We have so many beautiful Churches in Detroit, but I am particularly fond of the Sweetest Heart of Mary.

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE? 

Abraham

FAVORITE SAINT?

Blessed Solanus Casey

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Favorite Marian Devotions are the rosary and the Brown Scapular. My favorite Apparition is Our Lady of Champion.

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION? 

Fr. Steve Mateja

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

I like watching theatre and escape rooms.

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

The Holy Land

FAVORITE FOOD?

Steak

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

If anyone, probably Tom Brady or Dan Campbell.

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

Can’t pick one, I love Motown and Musicals.

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Yes, it helped me find the joy in serving the Lord.

favorite Bible verse?

Psalms 23:4

favorite quote from Jesus?

“The Kingdom of Heaven is within you”

favorite liturgical Time?

Lent, I truly love preparing myself for Holy Week and for Jesus’ Resurrection.

most beautiful Church?

Sweetest Heart of Mary

favorite old testament figure? 

Moses, he is the first Biblical person other than Jesus that I learned about, and he has always stuck out to me.

Favorite Saint?

St. Frances Cabrini, I went to school K-12 at Cabrini in Allen Park, but I never really thought much about her. Last year we went on a field trip to go see the Cabrini movie, and it really showed me what a remarkable human being she was.

Favorite Marian devotion or Apparition (i.e. Lourdes, Rosary, Immaculate Conception)?

Lourdes

What do you like to do for Fun?

I like to play guitar and work on old cars.

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?

I’d just like to make sure that at some point I get into Heaven.

favorite food?

Pretty much any kind of beef

Favorite Band or Song?

Journey

Were you an altar server?

Yes

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Romans 8:15: “For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’”

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Luke 5:31-32)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Advent

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

Sweetest Heart of Mary, Detroit

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE? 

Moses

FAVORITE SAINT?

St. John Vianney

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Our Lady of Fátima

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION? 

Fr. Timothy Birney

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Plays sports and read

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

Calcutta, India

FAVORITE FOOD?

Gnocchi

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

J.R.R. Tolkien

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

Imagine Dragons

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Yes

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself,* take up his cross, and follow me. (Matthew 16:24)

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” (John 8:12)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Easter

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

Sweetest Heart of Mary

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE?

Abraham

FAVORITE SAINT?

St. John Paul II and St. Faustina

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Rosary, Our Lady of Sorrows

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION?

Fr. Mario Amore and Fr. Derik Peterman

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

I enjoy watching all sports in particular Baseball, Football and hockey. My favorite teams are U of M, Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Tigers. I also like bowling a fun fact is that I have two 300’s to my name.

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

I would like to go to Poland as well as Rome

FAVORITE FOOD?

I enjoy any Polish Cuisine

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

CS Lewis

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

Mumford and sons

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Yes, I am still an altar server. I have been serving since I was in 4th grade

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

John 2:5

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

 “I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

I enjoy Advent – A season of preparation and hopeful waiting

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE? 

 Moses

FAVORITE SAINT?

St. Ignatius of Antioch

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Our Lady of Guadalupe

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION? 

Many people, but especially Fr. Tony Richter and my parish community at Guardian Angels in Clawson.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

I like to read, write, go on road trips, and learn languages.

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

 Rome and South America

FAVORITE FOOD?

My mother’s macaroni salad, and my uncle’s kielbasa

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

Pope Francis

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

Caamp, The Lumineers, Judah & The Lion

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Yes

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

“THY WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH.” ~ PSALM 119:105

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

LUKE 5:37-38 “AND NO ONE PUTS NEW WINE INTO OLD WINESKINS; OTHERWISE THE NEW WINE WILL BURST THE SKINS AND WILL BE SPILLED, AND THE SKINS WILL BE DESTROYED. BUT NEW WINE MUST BE PUT INTO FRESH WINESKINS.”

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

EASTER SEASON

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN, BELIZE

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE?

PROBABLY DAVID

FAVORITE SAINT?

ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA AND ST. AUGUSTINE

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

ROSARY, MIRACULOUS MEDAL DEVOTION

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION?

PADRE ANTONIO ANDERSON, FR. MIKE SCHMITZ

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

SPORTS (LACROSSE, TENNIS, BASKETBALL), VIOLIN, WATCH OLD MOVIES, READ, BE IN NATURE

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

ITALY AND GREECE

FAVORITE FOOD?

SALBUTES (BELIZEAN DISH)

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

ALEX ANZALONE (DETROIT LIONS)

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

MOZART, TCHAIKOVSKY, RACHMANINOFF

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Yes

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 24: “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. He who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Matthew 16:25)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Advent

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

Sweetest Heart of Mary, Detroit

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE? 

David

FAVORITE SAINT?

Saint Paul, Saint Catherine Labouré, and Saint John Vianney

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Memorare

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION? 

Fr. John Riccardo & Mary Guilfoyle

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Cooking, DSO (Detroit Symphony Orchestra) Concerts

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

Italy, France, and Spain

FAVORITE FOOD?

French Fries

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

Maverick City Music

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

No

favorite Bible verse? 

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things in him who strengthens me.”

 favorite quote from Jesus?

John 11:25-26 – “’I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, even if he die, shall live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Dost thou believe this?’”

 favorite liturgical Time? 

Advent

 favorite old testament figure? 

Joshua

 Favorite Saint?

St. Stanislaus Kostka, St. Augustine of Hippo

 Favorite Marian devotion or Apparition (i.e. Lourdes, Rosary, Immaculate Conception)?

The Rosary, Our Lady of Lourdes

 person that helped you discover your vocation? 

Fr. Robert Slaton

 What do you like to do for Fun? 

Biking, fixing cars and electronics, reading, spending time with friends, camping, and hiking.

 If you could go anywhere, where would it be?

Europe, Germany and Austria in particular.

 favorite food? 

Spaghetti

 Are you inspired by any author, actor, singer, or athlete? 

Fr. John A. Hardon, Fulton Sheen, C.S. Lewis

 Were you an altar server?

Yes

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

“If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For he who would save his life will lose it; but he who loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 16:24-25

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“And he [the criminal] said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”” Luke 23:42-43

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Eastertide

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE?

Melchizedek

FAVORITE SAINT?

St. Thérèse of Lisieux

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

I love the Rosary. Favorite apparition is Our Lady of Guadalupe.

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION?

Fr. Joe Lang

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Play and make music, draw, cook, travel, socialize, bike, and hike.

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

Japan

FAVORITE FOOD?

Steak and potatoes, or a McDouble and Fries.

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

St. Augustine of Hippo

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

Radiohead

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

No

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Romans 8:38-39

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS? 

“I thirst”

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?  

The Triduum

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH? 

I’m a really big fan of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, KY.

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE? 

Abraham

FAVORITE SAINT?  

St. Maximilian Kolbe

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)? 

Our Lady of Guadalupe

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION?

There’s been a few people who have helped, but Father Ryan Riley has helped with a lot of spiritual direction over the past year.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN? 

I love to run, play basketball, read, play guitar, go hiking, play board games, and listen to music.

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

I would definitely go to the Holy Land.

FAVORITE FOOD?  

Any kind of pasta, but specifically chicken alfredo 🙂

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

I love listening to Coldplay – they’re by far my favorite band. My favorite song by them is The Scientist

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER? 

Yes

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Matthew 16:18: “And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.”

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“I am the way and the truth and the life.” (John 14:6)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Advent

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

St. Hedwig, Detroit

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE? 

Job

FAVORITE SAINT?

St. John Paul II

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Our Lady of Fatima

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION? 

Fr. Bernardo Cruz

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Play sports, watch movies, and spend time with friends

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

Barcelona, Spain

FAVORITE FOOD?

Burgers and fries

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Yes

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Psalm 150:6 “Let everything that has breath give praise to the lord”

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

Matthew 7:11 “ If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him.”

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Advent

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

Old St. Mary’s in Detroit

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE?

Joseph, son of Jacob

FAVORITE SAINT?

Hard to pick a favorite but St. Ignatius has played an important role in my vocation

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Rosary

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION?

Fr. Mike Verschaeve, Fr. Paul Snyder

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Playing, listening, watching and talking about music. Exploring the outdoors. Going with friends to Mass and then getting food or drinks after.

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

Rome, Italy

FAVORITE FOOD?

Popcorn

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

J. R. R. Tolkien, Jeff Cavins

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

I have a pretty eclectic taste (ask me about it) but have always really loved Foo Fighters

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

No, but I did lector in high school and have played in music ministry

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

1 Peter 4:8: “Love covers a multitude of sins.”

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will. And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your father in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” (Mark 11:24-25)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Advent, Lent, and Paschal Triduum

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

There are too many to name. I probably would say St. Bonaventure Monastery, St. Charles Borromeo, and Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament – all located in Detroit.

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE?

Job

FAVORITE SAINT?

Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. John Vianney, St. Michael the Archangel, Blessed Solanus Casey, and St. Catherine of Labouré

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Holy Rosary

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION?

Our Blessed Mother, my pastor and deacon at my home parish, and a few others

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

I enjoy anything music related. I like to play my guitar, spend time with friends, read, exercise, retro game, swim, and fish.

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

Heaven sounds nice. Until then, I will always love Kentucky.

FAVORITE FOOD?

Skyline Chili, Reese’s Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and steak

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

St. Peter, J. R. R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Peter Kreeft, Roy Kahn, and Matt Barlow

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

Third Day – Trust in Jesus

Cory Asbury – Sparrows

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Classical Guitar

Antonio Vivaldi – Gloria

Yngwie Malmsteen

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

No

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

“He must increase; I must decrease.” (John 3:30)

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“Noone has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Advent

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Lourdes

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE? 

Elijah

FAVORITE SAINT?

Hard to pick a favorite but I have a close devotion to St. Therese of Lisieux

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

The Rosary and Our Lady of Sorrows

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION? 

St. Therese of Lisieux

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Read, hang out with friends, play tennis, lift weights

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

Heaven, but until then, Rome would be sweet.

FAVORITE FOOD?

Margherita Pizza

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

C.S. Lewis and Ven. Fulton Sheen

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

I have quite a broad taste, but I like the Beatles.

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Yes, it was hugely instrumental in discerning my vocation.

favorite Bible verse?

Philippians 3:7-8 “Whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.”

favorite quote from Jesus?

Matthew 4:19 “follow me, and I will make you fishers of men”.

favorite liturgical Time?

Lent

most beautiful Church?

St. Clement Church (Chicago)

favorite old testament figure?

Elijah 

Favorite Saint?

St. Paul

Favorite Marian devotion or Apparition (i.e. Lourdes, Rosary, Immaculate Conception)?

Our Lady of Guadalupe

person that helped you discover your vocation? 

Fr. John Riccardo and Joey McCoy

What do you like to do for Fun?

Travel, sports, and music

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?

Jerusalem

favorite food?

Thai food

Are you inspired by any author, actor, singer, or athlete?

Jim Harbaugh

Favorite Band or Song?

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Were you an altar server?

Yes

Favorite Bible verse?

“Whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” – 1 John 2:6

Favorite quote from Jesus?

“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” – Luke 9:23-24

Favorite liturgical Time?

Lent

Favorite old testament figure? 

Job or David

Favorite Saint?

St. Gemma Galgani, St. Gabriel Possenti, & St. John Vianney

Favorite Marian devotion or Apparition (i.e. Lourdes, Rosary, Immaculate Conception)?

The Rosary & Our Lady of Sorrows

Person that helped you discover your vocation? 

Fr. Tom Wilisowski, CSMA & Fr. Craig Giera

What do you like to do for Fun?

Read, exercise, and spend time with family and friends

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?

I’d love to visit the Holy House of Loreto & the Holy Land

Are you inspired by any author, actor, singer, or athlete?

GK Chesterton, Fulton Sheen, Cardinal robert sarah

Were you an altar server?

Yes

favorite Bible verse?

Sirach 6:14-17

favorite quote from Jesus?

John 19:26-27

favorite liturgical Time?

Easter

Favorite Saint?

St. JoAn of Arc

Favorite Marian devotion or Apparition (i.e. Lourdes, Rosary, Immaculate Conception)?

Rosary

person that helped you discover your vocation? 

Fr. Matthew Hood

What do you like to do for Fun?

Rock climbing, camping, & board games

favorite food?

Tacos

FAvorite Band or Song?

Cage the elephant

Were you an altar server?

Yes

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Deuteronomy 6:5

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS? 

“I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” John 16:33

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Holy Week (Lent)

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

Our Lady of Victory Buffalo, NY

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE?  

King David

FAVORITE SAINT?

St. John Vianney

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Our Lady of Guadalupe

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION?  

Fr. James Grau

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Hike / Canoe

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE? 

Spain (Sagrada Familia & El Camino)

FAVORITE FOOD?

Breakfast Burritos

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

J.R.R Tolkien

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

Oh God Beyond All Praising

Fire and the Flood by Vance Joy

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Yes

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Luke 23:42-43: “Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ He replied to him, ‘Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.’”

FAVORITE QUOTE FROM JESUS?

“Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” (John 8:12)

FAVORITE LITURGICAL TIME?

Easter Triduum

MOST BEAUTIFUL CHURCH?

St. Francis D’ Assisi, Detroit

FAVORITE OLD TESTAMENT FIGURE? 

Job

FAVORITE SAINT?

St. John Paul II

FAVORITE MARIAN DEVOTION OR APPARITION (I.E. LOURDES, ROSARY, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION)?

Our Lady of Guadalupe

PERSON THAT HELPED YOU DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION? 

Msgr. Gerald McEnhill

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

Rowing (Crew)

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

Ireland

FAVORITE FOOD?

Spaghetti

ARE YOU INSPIRED BY ANY AUTHOR, ACTOR, SINGER, OR ATHLETE?

C.S. Lewis

FAVORITE BAND OR SONG?

Owl City, “Fireflies”

WERE YOU AN ALTAR SERVER?

Yes

favorite Bible verse?

Romans 8:18 “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.”

favorite quote from Jesus?  

John 6: 53-56 “’Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.’”

favorite liturgical Time?

Easter

most beautiful Church?

Sweetest Heart of Mary

favorite old testament figure? 

Moses

Favorite Saint?

St. Sebastian or St. Michael the Archangel

Favorite Marian devotion or Apparition (i.e. Lourdes, Rosary, Immaculate Conception)? 

Rosary

person that helped you discover your vocation? 

Bishop Robert McClory, Fr. Joe Lang

What do you like to do for Fun?

Sports (baseball, soccer, football, basketball), Euchre, Board games

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?  

Iceland to see the Northern Lights

favorite food?

Steak and Potatoes

FAvorite Band or Song?

Zac Brown Band

Were you an altar server?

Yes

favorite Bible verse?

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5

favorite quote from Jesus?

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day’s own trouble be sufficient for the day.” Matthew 6:34

favorite liturgical Time?

Advent

most beautiful Church?

St. Joseph Shrine, Detroit

favorite old testament figure? 

Jeremiah

Favorite Saint?

St. Maximilian Kolbe

Favorite Marian devotion or Apparition (i.e. Lourdes, Rosary, Immaculate Conception)?

Immaculate Conception

person that helped you discover your vocation? 

Msgr. Bill Tindall, Fr. Joe Tuskiewicz, and Fr. Matt Hood

What do you like to do for Fun?

I love playing musical instruments, outdoor activities, and spending time playing cards and other games with friends.

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?

Ireland

favorite food?

I’m a fan of a good steak.

Are you inspired by any author, actor, singer, or athlete?

JRR Tolkien

Favorite Band or Song?

Fall Out Boy

Were you an altar server?

I’ve altar served the Ordinary Form of the Mass since 4th grade, and the Extraordinary Form of the Mass since 10th grade.

Favorite Bible verse?

1 Corinthians 16:13-14, “Be watchful, STAND FIRM in the faith, act like men, be strong. LET ALL that you do be done in love.”

Favorite quote from Jesus?

John 8:12 “I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Favorite liturgical Time?

Holy Week

Most beautiful Church?

St. John Cantious

Favorite old testament figure?

The 7 Maccabee brothers and their mother Solomonia

Favorite Saint?

St. Thomas Aquinas

Favorite Marian devotion or Apparition (i.e. Lourdes, Rosary, Immaculate Conception)?

Fatima

Person that helped you discover your vocation? 

My parents

What do you like to do for Fun?

Hunting and Camping

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?

The Holy Land

favorite food?

Mangos

Favorite Band or Song?

Luke Combs

Were you an altar server?

Yes