Brennen O’Keeffe 
Birth Date
August 21
Location Parish Location
Christ the King, Moline
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?
As long as I can remember, I have had a desire to do something great with my life. The majority of my life, I have spent chasing greatness in sports and music. While I continue to love both, the pursuit has left me restless and unfulfilled. During my time in college, I began to grow in my relationship with God through daily Mass and adoration. It was in these moments of deep prayer and silence that the Lord filled me with peace and joy, showing me that true greatness is to do His will. So after graduating, I discerned it was God’s will for me to enter seminary.
Before you entered the seminary what were you doing?
Graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. I was pursuing a career in the music industry as a songwriter.
An interesting fact about you
I am featured in a country music video with over one million views on YouTube.