FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Deacon John Nicholson

As we begin the summer break, Msgr. Bill Fay will turn to the faculty side of the seminary house for his next few episodes. This month, he sits down with Deacon John Nicholson, the Coordinator of Pastoral Formation at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary. With the direction and guidance of Deacon John, seminarians gain hands-on experience working assignments in the field. This discussion helps us learn about the work of seminarians beyond the walls of the seminary house and about the mentoring process of their supervisors at their assignments.

We also get to hear Deacon John’s impressions of the daily rhythm of seminary life and his thoughts about forming men to be priests for God in the Church. As a bonus, how did Deacon John decide to become a permanent deacon? And what brought him to the Seminary to helm the pastoral program? Tune in for a great conversation!