Gerard Remmes
Birth Date April 3 Parish Location Immaculate Heart of Mary, Galesburg Year entered the Seminary/Class of Entered in 2024, Class of 2032 Studying at Propadeutic House at Mundelein Seminary Why did you become a seminarian? Over time I have experienced the Lord drawing me closer to himself and a felt a quiet prompting to discern […]
Angel Garcia
Birth Date January 27 Parish Location St. Mary’s, Bloomington Year entered the Seminary/Class of Entered in 2024, Class of 2032 Studying at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary Why did you become a seminarian? At my first Emmaus Days retreat, during the summer before 7th grade, I had an encounter with God during Adoration. I was […]
Anthony Willi
Birth Date November 28 Parish Location St. Jude, Peoria Year entered the Seminary/Class of Entered in 2023, Class of 2029 Studying at Mundelein Seminary Why did you become a seminarian? I first felt the call to the priesthood during my senior year at Peoria Notre Dame High School. Like many other who have felt the […]
John Assaf
Birth Date June 20 Parish Location St. Pius X, Rock Island Year entered the Seminary/Class of Entered in 2022, Class of 2030 Studying atImmaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, Winona, MN Why did you become a seminarian? I started high school with many doubts about the Catholic faith. During my freshman year, I had an encounter […]
Jonathan Puckett
Birth Date December 28 Parish Location Immaculate Conception, Monmouth Year entered the Seminary/Class of Entered in 2021, Class of 2027 Studying at Mundelein Seminary Why did you become a seminarian? After several years of discernment, I believe that God is calling me to be His Priest. I first felt called to the priesthood following my […]
Guide to Discerning – The Four Voices of Discernment
The Four Voices of Discernment The Four Voices of Discernment will all vie for your attention during this process. The first, and most important, is the Voice of the Lord. Every day, you can hear Him urging you to do good in your actions, to trust in Him and to sacrifice out of love. You […]
For Parents
When a young man decides to enter the seminary, he isn’t the only person affected by that decision. His family goes through the process with him, and it can be hard for some parents. You may feel like you are “losing a son” to the Church when he enters the priesthood, but this is a […]