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Though small in numbers (in terms of Serrans attending) the annual seminary visit, this year to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, MO, was again a success by every other measure. See inside for details!
Three new Serrans were welcomed to membership at the October 2025 General Membership Meeting. Read inside for details.
At a September 2025 monthly membership meeting, Fr. Francis Hund shared his vocation story. Read on for an inspiring account of what drew Fr. Francis to a priestly vocation.
Connecting with Landry Weber back in July before the summer ended, I learned about his vocational story and some of the unique circumstances he dealt with in the course of discerning seminary life. As he prepared to enter his fourth year of seminary (Configuration Stage), Landry was enthused about beginning formal study of theology. Read his story inside.
Temperance is a cardinal virtue, along with prudence, fortitude, and justice. Read on to learn more about the importance of temperance in our lives and the necessity of practicing temperance in our culture today.
We connected at Pilgrim Coffee in south Overland Park on a warm July 2025 morning. (There is a theme here: coffee and conversation with a seminarian!) Andrew Cunningham shared his vocation story - and some great pearls of wisdom - over a cup of Joe. An hour whizzed by and I bid him goodbye, thanking the Lord for the opportunity to connect. Read Andrew's story!
In July 2025, seminarians Drew Stanley and Jimmy Mendoza undertook a pilgrimage to California to close out the summer's experience prior to returning to seminary life and to explore a part of the country where neither had previously traveled, seeking God's presence in every encounter. Before departure, the men requested prayer intentions from Serrans, which they carried with them during their travels. They were in for more than a few surprises. Read the story of their experience!
There is nothing more practical (or more beneficial!) than spending a few minutes with the Lord. Every. Day.
The June JOCO Serra General Membership meeting included a visit to the Catholic Radio Network headquarters, a visit to Mercy Park, and a terrific Mexican fiesta at Manny's on Southwest Blvd! Read on for details and reactions of attendees.
The Canaanite woman in Matthew's gospel begged Jesus for mercy, equating her lot in life to something less than human. As a Canaanite, she was detested by the Jews. She likened her request to a dog eating scraps from its master's table. She knew her place and exhibited great humility in presenting her request to Jesus. May God grant me the ability to strive for humility like the Canaanite woman.
