John 15:9-12 “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in My love. You will live in my love if you keep my commandments, even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and live in his love. All this I tell you that my joy may be yours and your joy may be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you.” This passage speaks of Jesus’ love for us and that He calls us friends. It is reassuring that Jesus sees us as precious friends.

What are some of your hobbies?

I like to read, play tennis, travel, and spend time with my family

What advice would you give to a young man who is considering the priesthood?

Surround yourself with faith-filled people, try to find a spiritual director to help with the discernment and pray for openness to God’s will

What are some of your favorite books/ spiritual reading/ magazines?

“Left to Tell” by Imaculee Ilibigiza, any spiritual book, The Priest magazine and Medjugorje magazine

Through the cardinal, God is calling each of us personally to help rebuild his Church. How must the priest respond to this mandate today?

By being a person of hope and prayer and boldness

When Cardinal Seán came to Boston, he wrote a pastoral letter entitled: “Vocations: Everybody’s Business.” What are some ways that we can help all individuals and families understand their role in promoting and supporting vocations?

If we give our parishioners a sense of their own vocation to holiness, they will see that the work of the Church involves us all. The priesthood is essential for the growth of the Church. We all need to promote vocations!