web01.fireside.fm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:04:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary - Episodes Tagged with “Priest” https://psjs.fireside.fm/tags/priest Sat, 23 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 It’s never too late to respond to a call from God, and Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary is the podcast created for men considering a vocation to the priesthood, as well as those who support their journey of discernment. Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary is the national seminary that specializes in preparing men ages 30-65 to enter the priesthood. Join Monsignor Bill Fay on the 23rd of each month for Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary. For more information, visit https://www.psjs.edu/ en-us episodic a Vocations Podcast Grexly It’s never too late to respond to a call from God, and Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary is the podcast created for men considering a vocation to the priesthood, as well as those who support their journey of discernment. Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary is the national seminary that specializes in preparing men ages 30-65 to enter the priesthood. Join Monsignor Bill Fay on the 23rd of each month for Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary. For more information, visit https://www.psjs.edu/ no Grexly team@grexly.com Episode 19: We Live Like Brothers | Deacon Luiz Marquez https://psjs.fireside.fm/19 8260bb15-4f8e-4a6d-af39-546740f01fd1 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Grexly full 1 Grexly Deacon Luiz Marquez, Diocese of Brooklyn, discusses what he is grateful for as Christmas approaches and the path he took to priesthood. 19:02 no Deacon Luis Marquez, Diocese of Brooklyn Christmas is almost here, when we take pause and count our many blessings. Deacon Luis Marquez of the Diocese of Brooklyn is grateful for many things, and today he talks with Msgr. Bill Fay about one particular special blessing he holds – being on the road to priesthood. Hear about the winding path he took despite God calling him at a very young age. What did he witness? What did he hear? Native to Medellín, Columbia, Deacon Luis came to the United States as a teenager. Seeing a different way of life and Catholic faith when he arrived, he decided to explore a steady career path and put off considering religious life. Finally, one experience cemented for him the strength of God’s call and Luis entered Pope St. John XXIII. According to Luis, at the Seminary “we live like brothers” and work together toward one goal. Hear his joy at being close to ordination and returning to a diocese where Mass is celebrated in 22 different languages every Sunday! For the support the faculty and PSJS community gives him toward his vocation, Deacon Luis says, “I will always praise this place.” Deacon Luis attended the Minor Seminary of the Archdiocese of Medellín before he emigrated with his family to the United States. He went on to receive a degree in modern language and become a Spanish teacher before answering God’s call. Deacon Luis is scheduled to be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn in spring 2024. Deacon, Christmas, Priest, Priesthood, vocation, Catholic, Christian Deacon Luis Marquez, Diocese of Brooklyn

Christmas is almost here, when we take pause and count our many blessings. Deacon Luis Marquez of the Diocese of Brooklyn is grateful for many things, and today he talks with Msgr. Bill Fay about one particular special blessing he holds – being on the road to priesthood. Hear about the winding path he took despite God calling him at a very young age. What did he witness? What did he hear? Native to Medellín, Columbia, Deacon Luis came to the United States as a teenager. Seeing a different way of life and Catholic faith when he arrived, he decided to explore a steady career path and put off considering religious life. Finally, one experience cemented for him the strength of God’s call and Luis entered Pope St. John XXIII. According to Luis, at the Seminary “we live like brothers” and work together toward one goal. Hear his joy at being close to ordination and returning to a diocese where Mass is celebrated in 22 different languages every Sunday! For the support the faculty and PSJS community gives him toward his vocation, Deacon Luis says, “I will always praise this place.”

Deacon Luis attended the Minor Seminary of the Archdiocese of Medellín before he emigrated with his family to the United States. He went on to receive a degree in modern language and become a Spanish teacher before answering God’s call. Deacon Luis is scheduled to be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn in spring 2024.

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Christmas is almost here, when we take pause and count our many blessings. Deacon Luis Marquez of the Diocese of Brooklyn is grateful for many things, and today he talks with Msgr. Bill Fay about one particular special blessing he holds – being on the road to priesthood. Hear about the winding path he took despite God calling him at a very young age. What did he witness? What did he hear? Native to Medellín, Columbia, Deacon Luis came to the United States as a teenager. Seeing a different way of life and Catholic faith when he arrived, he decided to explore a steady career path and put off considering religious life. Finally, one experience cemented for him the strength of God’s call and Luis entered Pope St. John XXIII. According to Luis, at the Seminary “we live like brothers” and work together toward one goal. Hear his joy at being close to ordination and returning to a diocese where Mass is celebrated in 22 different languages every Sunday! For the support the faculty and PSJS community gives him toward his vocation, Deacon Luis says, “I will always praise this place.”

Deacon Luis attended the Minor Seminary of the Archdiocese of Medellín before he emigrated with his family to the United States. He went on to receive a degree in modern language and become a Spanish teacher before answering God’s call. Deacon Luis is scheduled to be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn in spring 2024.

]]> Episode 17: Doing God’s Will is Happiness | Jozef Ukaj https://psjs.fireside.fm/17 e76e9c23-a60b-4a18-bea3-60176313ee5e Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 1 Grexly 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. 13:31 no 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. 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.

]]> 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.

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