Hometown: Council Bluffs, IA
Year in Formation: Collegian
College: Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN
College Major: Theology
Patron Saint: St. Anthony of Padua and St. Benedict
Favorite Movies: Cars, The Iron Giant, Ford V. Ferrari, A Few Good Men, Rudy, Whiplash, Interstellar
Favorite Books: “Things Not Seen” by Andrew Clements, “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman, “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury, “The Pianist” by Wladyslaw Szpilman, and “A Canticle for Liebowitz” by Walter M. Miller Jr.
Favorite Music: Oldies, jazz & big band, Motown, classic rock
Hobbies: Music, cooking, baking, hunting, reading, fishing, hiking, athletics, spending time with family and friends.
Most Memorable Prayer/Liturgy you have Attended: Mass on the Mountain at the Legendary Lodge Summer Camp.
Place of Pilgrimage you Most Want to Visit and why: Camino De Santiago because I love to hike, and to be able to hike, pray, experience nature, and experience different cultures all at the same time seems like a perfect pilgrimage.
Favorite Way to Pray: The Liturgy of the Hours
What drew you to Holy Cross? I have been a lifelong Notre Dame fan, so Holy Cross’ connection with Notre Dame, but also the joy and brotherhood you see and get to experience when you come in contact with the members of the congregation.
Favorite Scripture Passage: A friend is a friend at all times, and a brother is born for the time of adversity (Prov. 17:17)
Favorite Spiritual Quote: “Jesus promised his disciples three things — that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble.”-G.K. Chesterton
How can visitors to this page pray for you? Please pray for a good, true discernment process and clarity of thought and prayer as I begin formation