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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!
A great evening enjoyed by Seminarians, Clergy, and Serrans, beginning with the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and ending with a shared catered dinner. Read on to catch up on the 2022 installment of the annual Seminarian Send-Off!
The second in a 3-part series about FOCUS and Serra, and the common mission elements of both organizations. In this segment, read about a life-changing encounter between brothers (now both Serra club members) in which an older brother (FOCUS missionary) challenged his younger brother (the author of this segment) in his faith life. The essay presented here won the author a scholarship back in 2017 to help defray expenses during his final year at KU.
Not long ago, I had the chance to have breakfast with two individuals, among thousands, whose lives are forever changed because of FOCUS. During that conversation, one of the men looked at me and said, "Every FOCUS alum ought to be a Serra Club member!" This triggered the development of this first of a four-part series on the spiritual connection between FOCUS and SERRA.
In a society where floods a cacophony of complaint, criticism, bullying, screaming, character assassination, humiliation, and general irreverence, the bar has been set rather low for anyone wanting to be an example of reverence. Serrans can make a difference.
Pray for new deacons, Rev. Mr. Colm Larkin, Rev. Mr. George Rhodes, and Rev. Mr. Timothy Skoch, who were ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on May 21, 2022. Pray also for Rev. Mr. Andrew Gaffney and Rev. Mr. Sudeep Kodigandla as they approach Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priesthood on May 28, 2022. Read on for details.
His heart pierced with sorrow on learning at a 2017 FOCUS conference of the staggering numbers of young people leaving the Catholic faith, Dan Mauro heard God speak: "I heard him inviting me to be a priest." Read Dan's vocation story.
The answer is . . . not much! Unless, of course, the club's General Membership meeting falls on May 5, which happens in 2022! Read on for details.
Seminarian, Alex Rickert, shares the incredible story of his family's conversion to the Catholic faith and his subsequent discovery of a vocational call to the priesthood.
