Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary
a Vocations Podcast
Displaying all 8 Episode of Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary with the tag “priesthood”.
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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 14: Don't Lose Hope. Stay Focused. | Deacon Barry Mongeon
July 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 20 mins
priesthood, seminary
“Come as you are and offer all that you have. God will take care of the rest.” Msgr. Bill Fay sits down with Deacon Barry Mongeon to chat about his vocation story. Deacon Barry offers encouraging words to any man discerning his life's call: Be realistic about your goals, always look forward, and run the race.
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Episode 13: The Lord is the "Hound of Heaven" | Deacon Gregory Dougherty
June 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 17 mins 43 secs
priesthood, seminary
Deacon Greg Dougherty talks about his eventful discernment journey, a spiritual experience he had while rowing during a 90-day adventure, life at the seminary, and his practical advice for anyone discerning a vocation.
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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.
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2: Family Issues | Rev. Eugene “Gene” Schaeffer, Archdiocese of St. Louis
July 23rd, 2022 | Season 1 | 13 mins 59 secs
archdiocese of st. louis, father, grandfather, priesthood
In this month’s episode, Msgr. Bill Fay discusses family issues with Rev. Eugene “Gene” Schaeffer, a member of the Class of 2022 who is now serving the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Fr. Gene is well-suited for this conversation since he entered the Seminary as a dad to two wonderful daughters and a grandfather to two beautiful grandchildren. Fr. Gene experienced a latent faith practice, a divorce and an annulment, and then had a strong return to the faith and moved forward to be ordained a permanent deacon. But there was still more he desired to do. Listen as he and Msgr. Fay discuss Fr. Gene’s path to priesthood.
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1: Discernment | Deacon Michael Young, Diocese of Venice
June 23rd, 2022 | Season 1 | 17 mins 1 sec
armed forces, diaconate, diocese of venice, discernment, law enforcement, priesthood, religious life
Msgr. William Fay discusses with Deacon Michael Young of the Class of 2022 his process of discernment, about the people and experiences throughout his life that influenced his decision to answer God’s call. Learn about the steps Deacon Michael took to become a candidate and, in due course, a seminarian studying for the Diocese of Venice at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary.