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Recognizing a vocational call during his sophomore year of high school, Aaron Waldeck addressed it four years later, during his sophomore year at KU. Waldeck says, "This life is an incredible adventure, and Jesus is with you every step of the way. God cannot be outdone in generosity, and even saying yes to time in seminary, saying yes to giving priesthood a consideration, will result in God’s generosity overwhelming you." Learn more about Waldeck's vocation story here.
A most unusual vocational story that will inspire you in your faith journey. Read about Will Carey's conversion to the Catholic faith and almost simultaneous recognition of a call to the priesthood. Carey's enthusiasm for life and for his vocation is visible and palpable.
Jonathan Fox had a litany of reasons why he could not become a priest. A chance meeting (knowing nothing is really chance!) in the Catholic Student Center at Pitt State led to a life-changing encounter that opened the door to seminary life. But the journey took another turn. Read on to learn about Fox's vocation story. He gives some sage advice, as well!
John Donart, Pre-Theology II at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, CO, is a 2015 graduate of St. James Academy in Lenexa, KS. With a degree from KU in Geography, John's vocation was shaped both by his family and by the witness of priests and seminarians he has known. Son of John and Lisa Donart of Shawnee, KS, John enjoys making rosaries in his spare time. His story follows.
