Theology IV
Pontifical North American College
St. William of York
Read the Arlington Catholic Herald article on Fr. Edouard Guilloux.
What did you do
prior to entering seminary?
I entered seminary right after
High School. As a teenager, I was very active in my parish youth group, and
busy with altar serving, Boy Scouts, and volunteer Fire and Rescue. I also
worked part-time in a couple of different jobs over the years.
What influenced your
decision to apply for seminary entrance?
The most important factors in my
decision were my family, who were always very supportive, and the influence of
the many wonderful priests that I met over the years, as well as the friendship
of existing seminarians who were a great example to me.
Why do you want to
be a priest?
I truly believe that God is
calling me to be a priest. Only in following His will can I be happy, and I
have no greater desire than to do so.
What are your
favorite pastimes?
I like cooking, cycling, and really
most anything outdoors: camping, hiking, skiing...
What is your
favorite quote?
If the Lord does not build the
house, in vain does the builder labor (Psalm 127).
Who is your favorite
Saint and why?
St. John Mary Vianney, the Curé of
Ars. He is my confirmation patron, and the ultimate example of how to live the
priesthood.
What advice would
you give to a young man thinking about the seminary?
Don't be afraid to take the first
step. What helped me a lot was the understanding that I just had to take it one
step at a time, and that God would guide me along the path he has planned for
me, whether or not it leads to the priesthood.