Propaedeutic Stage
Pontifical College Josephinum
The beginning stage of priestly discernment
and formation. Lays the foundation of a new way
of life through prayer, study, and fraternity.
Aaron Batson
Home Parish: Mother of God, Covington
Diocese of CovingtonEvan Callahan
Home Parish: Sts. Peter & Paul, California
Diocese of CovingtonEvan Ihrig
Home Parish: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Burlington
Diocese of CovingtonDiscipleship Stage
Pontifical College Josephinum
Second stage of formation. Growth in a relationship
with Jesus Christ through a life of prayer, philosophical study
and training in Christian virtue.

William Fuller
Home Parish: Holy Cross Parish, Covington
Diocese of Covington
Joseph O’Bryan
Home Parish: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Burlington
Diocese of CovingtonConfiguration Stage
St. Vincent Seminary
Third stage of formation. Includes the study of theology,
pastoral formation, cultivation of virtues
and leadership in preparation for ordination.

Michael Schulte
Home Parish: St. Pius X Parish, Edgewood
Diocese of Covington