Reason for Applying: After many years of internal discernment, I felt like I was ready to take the next step. The college candidate program felt like the perfect program where I could get the formation and support I was looking for while also experiencing the college life.

What does the priesthood mean to you: The priesthood is a call from Christ to be His presence to His people. The priest is there for God's people whenever they need him, in whatever capacity they need him. A priest is there at the beginning of life through baptism, at the end of life by officiating at funeral Masses and at all points in between. A call to the priesthood is a call to be Christ in the lives of others.