Prepared and Ready to Serve | Deacon Gustavo Correa

Msgr. Bill Fay chats with Deacon Gustavo Correa, a seminarian for the Diocese of Worcester who is originally from Colombia. As a young man, Deacon Gustavo entered the Order of Holy Trinity but stepped away because he felt it was not the right time for him; The call persisted. When a priest in Worcester, Massachusetts asked that he visit Worcester and experience the community, Gustavo knew he must pursue his calling. Deacon Gustavo and Msgr. Fay discuss the role of a seminary formator, what Gustavo loves most about being a Deacon, which area of study he’s learned the most from, and finding a home with his supportive brother seminarians.There are two things that surprised Deacon Gustavo about Massachusetts: listen in and consider if you agree!

Before entering seminary, Deacon Gustavo worked in Colombia’s Ministry of Education and served in the Catholic missions in his brother's parish. He found this work rewarding because he was able to contribute to the human, social, and religious formation of many people. Deacon Gustavo Correa is scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood on June 3, 2023.