FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Rev. Joseph Zwosta, S.T.D.

This month, Msgr. Bill Fay sits down with Rev. Joseph Zwosta, who wears many hats in the academic arena at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary: Coordinator of Intellectual Formation, Academic Dean and Registrar, and Interim Coordinator of Liturgy. He is a seminarian formator/mentor and also teaches. From this conversation we learn about Fr. Zwosta’s vocation journey, when he knew he wanted to become a priest and the many influences that supported his decision. We also learn about his academic path and the strong foundation he built that makes him the perfect fit for his role at the Seminary. What observations has he made over the years of the men studying at Pope St. John XXIII in comparison to his own experiences in seminary life? Hear how, and why, he likes his involvement in both the theological studies as well as the “hands-on” practicums (baptisms, penance, marriage) designed to prepare the men at Pope St. John XXIII to become priests. Msgr. Fay and Fr. Zwosta also have a great discussion about discerners who may be questioning if they are truly meant to be priests - what should be the mindset? What does it take? Tune in and find out more.

Rev. Joseph Zwosta is a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn and will be entering his seventh year of service at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary.