Discover The Vocation: Recent Episodes
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Meet various people of the Diocese of London. Hear their stories and how they truly discovered their vocation.
In this episode we meet Dave Mero, Facilities and Housekeeping lead/supervisor at St. Peter's Seminary in London, Ontario. Dave shares with us stories of him growing up in London, his work at St. Peter's Seminary, and how he finds it uplifting and spiritually beneficial to his vocation.
In this episode, we meet Fr. Ross Bartley, Pastor of Northern Huron-Perth Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Ross shares with us his life growing up in London, ON, how he discerned from being a teacher to becoming a priest, and the some of the blessings and challenges that come with priestly life.
In this episode, we meet Deacon Henry Tomaszewski, a Permanent Deacon of the West Middlesex Catholic Family of Parishes. Deacon Henry shares with us growing up in Chatham, discerning marriage and the diaconate, and how he finds that both vocations have helped him to grow in holiness.
In this episode, we meet Fr. Peter Amszej, Chaplain of King's College and Pastor of Christ the King Parish in London, ON. Fr. Peter shares with us: growing up in London, his path of discernment and how he discovered his vocation.
In this episode, we meet Fr. Mark Poulin, Associate Pastor of Windsor-Lake St. Clair Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Mark shares with us his time growing up in Windsor, how he went from a marketing career to discerning the priesthood, and what is an average day of his life as a priest in the Windsor-Lake St. Clair Catholic Family of Parishes.
In this episode we meet Fr. Robert Weaver, an associate pastor of the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Robert shares with us his life growing up in Penticton, British Columbia, his experience from being a university professor to becoming a priest, and his greatest joy as a priest.
In this episode we meet Brother Benjamin Ripley, OFM. Brother Benjamin shares with us his life before join the Franciscans. What led him to discern a religious vocation and how he currently is discerning the call of becoming a religious priest.
In this episode we meet Laura Lee, A part-time Family & Youth Coordinator for the Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes, as well as currently temporary chaplain for St. Joseph's High School in St. Thomas. Laura shares with us her stories of growing up, how she balances her married life and ministry, and how she is helping our young adults discover their vocations.
In this episode we meet Jeremy Chisholm, a pre-theology seminarian studying for the Diocese of London at St. Peter's Seminary. Jeremy shares with us his life, growing up in Seaforth, ON, his first year experience at the Seminary, and what he enjoys in his seminary life.
In this episode we meet Fr. Matthew Kucharski, current Pastor of Amherstburg-Harrow Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Matt shares with us his life, growing up in Windsor, ON, his joy and challenges of being a priest, and his experience as a former Vocations Director.
In this episode we meet Aaron Murphy, a Seminarian of the Diocese of London and parishioner of St. Peter's Cathedral-Basilica. Aaron shares with us his story of growing up in the city of London, ON. His relationship to the Church and what helped him with his discernment to enter the seminary in September 2021.
In this episode we meet Fr. Ben Huyge, currently pastor of the Erie Tri-County Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Ben shares with us his discernment later in life, his experience of the Seminary formation, and what he loves about the priesthood.
In this episode of Discover The Vocation we meet Deacon Michael Mascarenhas. Brother Mike is a Capuchin Transitional Deacon as well the newly announced Vocations Director of the Capuchins of Central Canada, and is currently serving at the South Kent Family of Parishes. Brother Mike shares with us his family life, discernment to the brotherhood and the exciting news about his upcoming ordination to the Priesthood.
In this episode we meet Chris and Katie Bray, married, with 5 children. On top of that, Chris is a well-known Catholic speaker and musician winning multiple awards including the Gospel Music Association Covenant Award Winner. Chris and Katie shares with us some history of where they grew up, how they met and discerned marriage and how they work on balancing a life of active ministry and family responsibility.
To learn more about Chris' Ministry visit his site at chrisbraymusic.com
In this episode we meet Fr. Graham Keep, Pastor of the Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Graham shares with us his experience growing up in our Diocese, his typical day as a priest and insights from his own prayer and reflection on the new evangelization and building a culture of vocations.
In this episode, we meet Fr. Glen Ball, Associate Pastor of South Windsor Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Glen shares his stories of growing up in the Diocese of London, his time at the seminary and how Fr. Glen was able to learn how to play a remarkable instrument.
In this episode, we meet Fr. David Johnston, an associate pastor of the West Middlesex Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. David shares with us growing up in Port Lambton, his seminary formation and what brings him joy in his priesthood.
In this episode, we meet Andrea Quinn, a postulant from the Queenship of Mary Community in Ottawa, ON. Andrea shares stories of her growing up in the Diocese of London, her discernment thus far and how she discovered the Queenship of Mary Community at a very popular youth event.
In this episode we meet Deacon Rick Heath, a permanent Deacon serving at Good Shepherd Parish in Lakeshore, ON. Deacon Rick shares with us his discernment to both the diaconate and to a life of marriage, his ministry in the parish and his experience of working in our Diocese.
In this episode, we meet Fr. Chris Gillespie, pastor of the Kent Lambton Roman Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Chris shares with us a bit of his background before discerning the priesthood, how St. Peter's Seminary helped his formation and an interesting recreation that is a part of his priestly life.
In this special episode, we meet Fr. Nicolas Marie, a newly ordained priest for the apostolic association of the Faithful the Servant Brothers of Home of the Mother. Fr. Nicolas currently serving his mission in Ecuador. Fr. Nicolas shares his story of how moved from his home in Columbia to London, ON; how his Faith was formed through two devotions and what helped him to Discover his Vocation.
In this episode, we meet Alex Fung, Family and Youth Ministry Specialist of the Diocese of London. She is happily married, with two young children. Alex shares with us how she discerned her call to minister to the Church in a unique way. She also shares with us insights on the importance of building a culture of Vocations not only in our parishes but also in our homes.
In this episode, we speak to T.J. Vandermeer, a seminarian studying for the diocese of London. T.J. shares with us his faith experience, family life and a particular movie series he thoroughly enjoys.
In this episode, we hear from Matthew (Matt)Sawyer, a 2nd theology Seminarian. Matthew shares with us his faith background and how his life of altar serving helped him to discover his vocation.
In this second episode, we hear from Kenneth Dupuis a 1st year Arts Seminarian. Kenneth shares with us his family life and how priests have had a positive impact on his vocational discernment.
In this episode, we hear from James Prins a 1st-year theology seminarian from our diocese. James shares with us his life, his work experience, and what he most looks forward to about the priesthood.
In this episode, we hear from Andrew Roelands, a 1st theology seminarian from the diocese of London. Andrew shares with us his family background, his faith and discernment.
In this episode, we meet Francisco Castillo, A 1st-year London Seminarian, born and raised in Windsor, ON. Francisco shares with us his family life, his discernment to the Priesthood and how the Seminary has helped Francisco in both his formation and discernment.
Tune in next month for another episode of DTV