Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary
a Vocations Podcast
Displaying all 6 Episode of Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary with the tag “deacon”.
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Episode 20: God’s Providence Comes to Fruition | Deacon Stephen Mullaney
January 23rd, 2024 | Season 1 | 17 mins 43 secs
catholic, deacon, jesus, prayer, priesthood, seminarian, vocation
Before entering the Seminary, Deacon Steve had a successful career for over 30 years as a civil engineer, the last 16 years operating his own business. He held leadership positions at the regional Chamber of Commerce for 9 years and was a long-time caregiver to his grandparents and parents. Deacon Steve is scheduled to be ordained a diocesan priest in the spring of 2024.
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Episode 19: We Live Like Brothers | Deacon Luiz Marquez
December 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 19 mins 2 secs
catholic, christian, christmas, deacon, priest, priesthood, vocation
Deacon Luiz Marquez, Diocese of Brooklyn, discusses what he is grateful for as Christmas approaches and the path he took to priesthood.
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Episode 18: A Peaceful Pace | Deacon Greg Zingler
November 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 17 mins 50 secs
catholic, christian, church, deacon, thanksgiving
Deacon Greg Zingler discusses with Msgr. Bill Fay what he is thankful for. He talks about his journey to seminary, military, and working with the Missionaries of Charity.
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Episode 17: Doing God’s Will is Happiness | Jozef Ukaj
October 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 13 mins 31 secs
deacon, priest, seminarian
Jozef Ukaj is a fourth-year seminarian in formation for the Diocese of Bridgeport in Connecticut who was born in Kosovo, moved to Croatia, and has also lived in Germany and now the United States. Before entering seminary life, Jozef worked in the grocery, restaurant, and luxury apartments industries. He looks forward to being ordained to the priesthood in spring of 2024.
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Episode 12: Surrender Fully and Hear God | Deacon Edgar Serrano
May 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 12 mins 39 secs
bogota-columbia, deacon, priesthood, seminary
Msgr. Bill Fay sits down with Deacon Edgar Serrano who will be serving the Diocese of Orlando and is originally from Bogota-Columbia. He and Msgr. Fay discuss Edgar's return to the call of God after a family tragedy struck. Deacon worked as a dance and acting teacher for children from preschool to High School. Find out more about his story…and learn much more about the special fraternity at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary and the gifts it offers God’s Church for today and many tomorrows.
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Episode 11: Do Not Be Afraid – Pray and Do Your Part | Deacon Ernesto Alonso
April 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 11 mins 22 secs
cuba, deacon, priesthood, seminary
Msgr. Bill Fay sits down with Deacon Ernesto Alonso serving the Diocese of Brooklyn and originally from Havana, Cuba. He and Msgr. Fay discuss Ernesto’s perspective on the two cultures of the Church as found in Cuba and the United States. Deacon Ernesto is also a trained chef – what’s his favorite dish? Find out…and learn much more about the special fraternity at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary and the gifts it offers God’s Church for today and many tomorrows.