Fr. William Byron Lives Love, Mercy, and Forgiveness

I was excited to interview Father Bill Byron, the President of St. Joe's Prep. But when I read about all his accomplishments my excitement shifted to nervousness and self-doubt. I was only with him a few seconds and I felt completely at ease with this warm, humble and amazing leader...more

Rev. Kevin M. DePrinzio, O.S.A.

Fr. Kevin DePrinzio’s vocation story began with subtle remarks different people made to him about becoming a priest.  Kevin attended St. Joseph’s Parish School where he was nurtured by the I.H.M. Sisters. At this same parish he served as their youngest lector. One of the nuns said to him "Something happens to you up there, God works through you"...more

Fr. Michael Speziale: The Gift of the Morning

Sheer exuberance was exhibited both in the way he barreled down the stairs of the rectory to meet me, and in the manner in which Fr. Michael Speziale described his parish. As a newly-ordained priest he was deeply touched by the many faith-filled families of St. Anastasia Parish who went out of their way to welcome him as the new assistant pastor...more

A Journey to the Eucharist: Fr. Shaun Mahoney’s Vocation

Fr. Shaun Mahoney began his ministry as Chaplain/Director of the Newman Center at Temple University in June of 2005. He had three immediate goals. The first was to introduce the students to Curtis Martin’s FOCUS. FOCUS is an acronym for Fellowship of Catholic University Students. It is a dynamic college campus evangelization and leadership training program...more

Building a Legacy of Faith: Father Paul Brandt
Father Paul Brandt lights up when he talks about his parishioners. "They are wonderful people," he says.  Right now, Father faces the exciting challenge of merging two parishes, St. Clare's in Linfield and St. Peter's in Pottstown, into one brand new parish called Blessed Teresa of Calcutta in Limerick. Over-seeing the design and building of this new, 19th century Gothic church has been an enjoyable experience for Fr. Brandt...more.

Joy, Peace, and Contentment in the Priesthood:
Father Joseph G. Prior

"Presence and prayer" are the words Marc Cappizzi, a seminarian, uses to describe Father Joseph Prior the new Rector at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. "As priests we are called to preach," said Marc. "However, what we do and how we behave is more profound than our words. Father Prior is a great witness for us...more

"The Character of Priesthood, I Just Love It"

Over the course of the last five years that Father Roland Slobogin has been a "twin pastor" at St. Francis de Sales and Most Blessed Sacrament Parishes, he has seen a lot of changes and has been pulled in many directions. However, despite the fact that overseeing two completely different and diverse parishes is overwhelming emotionally and physically at times, it has also been a tremendous gift...more

Planting the Seed for Vocation

Father Babowitch, the vocation director at Saint Charles Seminary, visits 20 to 30 parishes a year preaching about vocations and stressing the importance of families planting the seed for vocations. "I am convinced that vocations will go on the rise. It is going to take time and effort not only  with the priests and sisters, but with the people in the pews...more"

The Gift of a Priest in the Family

Rosemary and Jim Rodgers are the proud parents of Father Christopher Rodgers. Father Chris is the eldest of five children. He is a role model and a constant source of inspiration to their family. Rosemary and Jim believe that their son was born to be a priest. Rosemary recalls him as a young boy playing mass with Neco Wafers, "all his brothers and his sister were his congregation...more"

A Child's Gift of Hope, Time, and Worship Changes a Priest's Life Forever

When the communists took over China they closed the churches and imprisoned the priests. They threatened and scared the people into submission. In one small town the priest was imprisoned in his rectory. The church and the rectory were surrounded by heavily armed guards...more