Nathaniel Devlin
Birth Date August 27 Parish Location St. Mary, Rock Island Year entered the Seminary/Class of Entered in 2023, Class of 2031 Studying at Immaculate Heart of Mary Why did you become a seminarian? From a young age I felt God calling me to the priestly vocation, but I consistently pushed back. During my senior […]
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JohnPaul Stedwill
Birth Date July 3 Parish Location St. Jude, Peoria Year entered the Seminary/Class of Entered in 2020, Class of 2026 Studying at Mundelein Seminary Why did you become a seminarian? I believe that the Father not only has a plan set aside for each of our lives, but also that His plans are greater than […]
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We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about your vocation. Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck Vocation Director for Recruitment Office of Priestly Vocations Catholic Diocese of Peoria 419 NE Madison Avenue Peoria, IL 61603 (309) 671-1550 Email Fr. Patrick Henehan Vocation Director for Formation Office of Priestly Vocations Catholic Diocese of Peoria […]
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Msgr. George A. Carton College Seminarian Scholarship Fund The Msgr. George A. Carton College Seminarian Scholarship Fund helps fund our college-level seminarians by providing money for their tuition, room and board. Our college seminarians must pay their own tuition, room and board, so those who cannot afford it and can’t find scholarships elsewhere can turn […]
Guide to Discerning – Receiving the Sacraments
Receiving the Sacraments Receiving the Sacraments is a vital part of the discerning process, because they fill you with Jesus’s sanctifying grace. This cleanses our souls and gives us His own divine life, clearing away the fog and distractions that can make it difficult to see His will. As mentioned above, it is ideal to […]