St. Catherine of
Siena Church will be blessed with the presence of
Seminarian Mick Kelly. Mr. Kelly, age 28, has just
completed his spirituality year. He has a Master’s
Degree in Philosophy from the Franciscan University of
Stubenville and will have at least four years of theology
to go before ordination to the priesthood.
For the Bishop to entrust a seminarian to my care for
the summer is a sign both of confidence and respect,
and I am greatly appreciative of it.
Many may ask, “What can the seminarian actually
do?” Although he has yet not received the ministries of
lector and acolyte, he will still be able to help in many
practical ways – setting up for Mass, assisting with the
altar boys and the CYO, as well as assisting in special
adult education summer presentations.
More important, however, is what we can do for him.
There are many factors that go into the formation of a
future priest, not least is his experience as a
seminarian in the parish. We should make him
welcome and assist him in his response to God’s call in
any way we can, and most especially in our prayers.