Diocese: Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Home Parish: St. Joseph, North Vernon, Indiana

Birthday: September 15

Vocation Story: My vocation story began when I was a kid. I had a friend who was a few years older than me who played mass. I decided I wanted to do the same. So I did, and I played mass as the priest of course. Soon as I could, I began serving at Mass and loved it. It was so much better than playing mass even if I didn't get to be a priest. Soon I was a good enough and old enough server to turn the pages as the priest said the prayers and blessing. I would kneel there right next to the priest during the consecration then stand when I needed to turn a page. Soon I began to wonder, what if I was holding the host myself? My hands shook at the idea and I still tremble at the thought. But it awoke a desire to be the one offering. This desire was deepened when I meet a seminarian for the first time. It showed me it was possible and that it could be me trying to become that giver and server of the Lord in such an incredible way. So, I decided to join seminary to see if it could be me.

Hobbies: I write both scripts and books, none of which are finished or will be finished any time soon.

Favorite Quote: "There are exceptions for all rules, and rules for every exception, except fundamental laws."

Favorite Saint(s): St. Ignatius of Loyola

Favorite Food(s): Tortellini or any type of pasta