Joshua Heskamp
Transitional Diaconate - St. Vincent Seminary
The seminarian is ordained to the diaconate
and serves as a deacon for a period of time
before being ordained to the priesthood.
Michael Schulte
Configuration Stage - St. Vincent Seminary
Third stage of formation. Includes the study of theology,
pastoral formation, cultivation of virtues
and leadership in preparation for ordination.
William Fuller
Discipleship 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.
Andrew Pugh
Discipleship 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.
Joseph O’Bryan
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.