Hometown: Menomonee Falls, WI
Year in Formation: Postulant, transitioned from Old College
College: University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN)
College Major: Philosophy & Theology Joint — Bachelor of Arts
Patron Saint: St. Peregrine
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Books: The Brother’s Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Original Prin by Randy Boyagoda
Favorite Music: The Lumineers, Brother Isaiah, the Avett Brothers
Hobbies: Cards, Sports, Pyro
Most Memorable Prayer/Liturgy you have Attended: The Mass of my First Communion and confirmation at St. Mary’s Visitation.
Place of Pilgrimage you Most Want to Visit and why: I want to make a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. I love our Lady and want to be in the place where so many have encountered her in a profound way. I’ve also never been to Mexico and want to go.
Favorite Way to Pray: Prayerfully journaling and sitting in front of the Eucharist.
What drew you to Holy Cross? Holy Cross’ commitment to walking with those who suffer.
Your Vocation Story: My desire to serve God in ordained ministry began at an early age. I was listening to my mother read the story of some saint, and simply felt that God needed me to serve Him in the same way. It wasn’t necessarily a logical sentiment but it was completely natural to me. This feeling soon flourished into a strong desire for the priesthood. I came to Notre Dame for undergrad with the plan to enter diocesan seminary after my studies. Then I met Holy Cross. Getting to know the religious in my dorm, Dunne Hall, encouraged me to pray about God’s call within the community. For a long time, I couldn’t let go of my childhood dream of becoming a diocesan priest. I grew in trust and strove to follow God’s plan rather than my own. Finally, with my desire for the life and mission of a Holy Cross religious growing, I applied and was accepted to the Congregation to start my Junior year. I’ve now had two incredible years in formation, including six months in a house in Santiago, Chile, that have challenged me to grow spiritually, pastorally, and as a person. I trust that Mary is leading me to where her Son needs me to be.
Favorite Scripture Passage: Psalm 23
Favorite Spiritual Quote or Saint Quote: “Our hearts are restless till they rest in Thee” – St. Augustine
How can visitors to this page pray for you? Please pray that I may have greater trust in Christ and in the intercession of His mother, Mary.