Doing God’s Will is Happiness | Jozef Ukaj

Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary with Msgr. Bill Fay is honored to have on the podcast Jozef Ukaj who is a fourth-year seminarian in formation for the Diocese of Bridgeport in Connecticut. A heartfelt discussion ensues as Msgr. Fay encourages Jozef to share what road he has travelled that brings him to this particular seminary where he can best prepare to serve God and the people of Bridgeport. Jozef was born in Kosovo, moved to Croatia, and has also lived in Germany and now the United States. All these experiences and cultures deepen his ability to connect with people on many different levels. His greatest lesson learned: to be present. He was not always ready to accept what God wanted him to do, but happiness settled into his life once he surrendered. Hear more about the parish work Jozef has experienced, and what he likes most about teaching CCD to kids!

Before entering seminary life, Jozef worked in the grocery, restaurant, and luxury apartments industries. As he continues his formation for the Diocese of Bridgeport, he looks forward to being ordained to the priesthood in spring of 2024.