Aspirants of Class 20 - Jan to June, 2021

Nick Alescio
“The faith has fulfilled me and transformed me in every way possible. Truly, I feel that the passion I have to pursue our Lord is a gift from Him…”

Ron Cuenco
“Above all, I look forward to serving God, and ministering to pilgrims in the Holy Land.”

Emmanuelle Del Castillo

Sam Dugan

Rebecca Goldberger

Hannah Houser
“I have a great love for the Franciscan way of life, and look forward to teaching children and adults about the virtues of love, charity, and mercy through example.”

Patrick Kelly

Zoë Lamborn
“…I began to turn to the Lord in everything and He continued to capture my heart.”

Erin Lyons

Jim Musgrave
“As I grew deeper in love with Jesus, He placed in me the desire for the priesthood; a desire born out of prayer, rooted in love, and driven by mission.”

Hector Ramirez

Devin Ray
“Through the hardships of the monastic life, a monk can offer his sufferings up for the good of the world and the conversion of sinners. This is what I seek and look forward to.”

Julian Salas
“I look forward to inspiring others to pursue a life of sanctity while renewing the church through faithful practice of the traditions of the church.”

Joseph Silver
“I look forward to bringing others closer to Christ through sacrifice and prayer as a member of the Benedictine Monks of Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey.”

Sean Sontz
“I look forward to doing everything for the salvation of souls and the greater glory of God.”

Mary Sorteberg
“Living in the Spirit with others brings such an incredible, transforming beauty and unity to ministry…and I know God has tremendous things planned for the future…”

Ben Steary

Chrissy Tworek

Maggie Verhiley

Tyler Wisniewski
“I can think of no greater life pursuit than helping individuals in their journey to Paradise.”