Today’s Vocation Story comes from Sean Wilson, a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati who is currently first year of Theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Cincinnati, OH. Sean is a son of Emmanuel parish in Dayton, OH. I grew up in Vandalia Ohio which is about 15 minutes north of Dayton.  I went to public school until college.  I have two brothers one is 18 months older and the other is 2 years younger; so, I am a middle child. Since we didn’t go to Catholic school my brothers and … Continue reading →

Today’s vocation story comes from Jeff Stegbauer, a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in his second year of college seminary studies at Bishop Simon Brute College Seminary on the campus of Marian University in Indianapolis. Jeff is a son of St. Susanna parish in Mason, OH. About six and a half years ago, while I was in the seventh grade, God began nudging me toward the seminary. It all started after I served for my older brother’s Confirmation. I went up for a picture with Bishop Moeddel afterward and asked, “I held your mitre … Continue reading →

Today’s Vocation Story comes from Mark Berwanger, a seminarian studying for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is in his first year of seminary studies at the Pontifical College Josephinum. Mark is a son of St. Andrew parish in Milford, OH. My name is Mark Berwanger, I am 24 years old and a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in my first year of collegiate studies at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. I first felt called to the vocation of the priesthood when I was a young man through grade school at St. Elizabeth Ann … Continue reading →

Today’s Vocation Story comes from Jim Riehly, a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Jim is currently on his internship year at St. Cecilia parish in Oakley. He is a son of St. Gertrude and St. Columban parishes in Cincinnati. The thought of being a priest first came to me when I was in the first grade.  Of course, at times – as a six year old – I also thought about being a Martian, so needless to say I did not take the call to the priesthood, at that time, very seriously.  As I … Continue reading →

Next Wednesday, January 25, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary hosts her annual Vocation Night, welcoming men, college age and older to join the community for Mass, Dinner and a short presentation on the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.  The evening runs from 5:15 and should conclude by 8:00. In order to seek the clarity of a possibly vocation, it is a vital experience to visit the seminary, meet the men who are already there, and experience the life of prayer that forms the core of the priesthood and which seminary life is built around. If … Continue reading →

Today’s Vocation Story comes from Nathan Baldwin, a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in his second year of college seminary. Nathan is a son of St. Peter in Huber Heights, OH. I first felt the call to the priesthood in 5th or 6th grade when my dad was in diaconate formation. I used to come down with him to visit Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary on weekends and getting to know the seminarians and the priests there really helped to plant the seed of my vocation. As I prepared to enter high school it was … Continue reading →

Today’s Vocation Story comes from Alex McCullough who is a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and in his first year of Theology. He is a son of Sacred Heart parish in Cincinnati, OH. I vividly remember the first time I heard God calling me to the priesthood. It sticks in my mind at least in part because I remember how unsettling it was to someone who wanted to do all the “normal things”: like get married, have kids, etc. I was walking back to my dorm room after a Vatican II class taught by … Continue reading →