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Witness the Diocesan Priesthood

- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Ross Bartley
  
  In this episode, we meet Fr. Ross Bartley, Pastor of Northern Huron-Perth Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Ross shares with us his life growing up in London, ON, how he discerned from being a teacher to becoming a priest, and the some of the blessings and challenges that come with priestly life.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Peter Amszej
  
  In this episode, we meet Fr. Peter Amszej, Chaplain of King's College and Pastor of Christ the King Parish in London, ON. Fr. Peter shares with us: growing up in London, his path of discernment and how he discovered his vocation.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Mark Poulin
  
  In this episode, we meet Fr. Mark Poulin, Associate Pastor of Windsor-Lake St. Clair Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Mark shares with us his time growing up in Windsor, how he went from a marketing career to discerning the priesthood, and what is an average day of his life as a priest in the Windsor-Lake St. Clair Catholic Family of Parishes.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Robert Weaver
  
  In this episode we meet Fr. Robert Weaver, an associate pastor of the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Robert shares with us his life growing up in Penticton, British Columbia, his experience from being a university professor to becoming a priest, and his greatest joy as a priest.
- Discover The Vocation - Jeremy Chisholm
  
  In this episode we meet Jeremy Chisholm, a pre-theology seminarian studying for the Diocese of London at St. Peter's Seminary. Jeremy shares with us his life, growing up in Seaforth, ON, his first year experience at the Seminary, and what he enjoys in his seminary life.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Matthew Kucharski
  
  In this episode we meet Fr. Matthew Kucharski, current Pastor of Amherstburg-Harrow Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Matt shares with us his life, growing up in Windsor, ON, his joy and challenges of being a priest, and his experience as a former Vocations Director.
- Discover The Vocation - Aaron Murphy
  
  In this episode we meet Aaron Murphy, a Seminarian of the Diocese of London and parishioner of St. Peter's Cathedral-Basilica. Aaron shares with us his story of growing up in the city of London, ON. His relationship to the Church and what helped him with his discernment to enter the seminary in September 2021.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Ben Huyge
  
  In this episode we meet Fr. Ben Huyge, currently pastor of the Erie Tri-County Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Ben shares with us his discernment later in life, his experience of the Seminary formation, and what he loves about the priesthood.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Graham Keep
  
  In this episode we meet Fr. Graham Keep, Pastor of the Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Graham shares with us his experience growing up in our Diocese, his typical day as a priest and insights from his own prayer and reflection on the new evangelization and building a culture of vocations.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Glen Ball
  
  In this episode, we meet Fr. Glen Ball, Associate Pastor of South Windsor Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Glen shares his stories of growing up in the Diocese of London, his time at the seminary and we discover that Fr. Glen was able to learn how to play a remarkable instrument.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. David Johnston
  
  In this episode, we meet Fr. David Johnston, an Associate Pastor of the West Middlesex Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. David shares with us growing up in Port Lambton, his seminary formation and what brings him joy in his priesthood.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Chris Gillespie
  
  In this episode, we meet Fr. Chris Gillespie, pastor of the Kent Lambton Roman Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Chris shares with us a bit of his background before discerning the priesthood, how St. Peter's Seminary helped his formation and an interesting recreation that is a part of his priestly life.
- Discover The Vocation - Francisco Castillo
  
  In this episode, we meet Francisco Castillo, A 1st-year London Seminarian, born and raised in Windsor, ON. Francisco shares with us his family life, his discernment towards the Priesthood and how the Seminary has helped Francisco in both his formation and discernment.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Chris Pietraszko
  
  In this episode, we meet Fr. Chris Pietraszko, the Associate Pastor of Avon-Thames Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Chris shares with us his youth experience of the Church, how priests had an impact in his vocational discernment and how he finds joy in his gift of hospitality.
- Discover The Vocation - Bishop Dabrowski
  
  In this special episode of Discover The Vocation we hear from Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of London. We hear about his life, growing up in Poland, his discernment as a Michaelite Father, and his priestly ministry in our diocese.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Patrick Beneteau
  
  In this episode, we meet Fr. Patrick Beneteau, pastor-administrator of Ste. Anne's Parish in Tecumseh, Good Shepherd parish in Lakeshore and St. Jerome's parish in Windsor. Fr. Patrick shares with us his wisdom and insight at a former vocations director and how a particular Mass had a profound effect in his discernment.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Paul Kim
  
  In this episode, we meet Fr. Paul Kim, the associate pastor of the Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes. We hear his story about his family life, his come and see weekend experience at St. Peter's Seminary and experience as a priest.
- Discover The Vocation - Fr. Tom Ferrera
  
  In this episode, we meet Fr. Tom Ferrera, Pastor of Erie Shores South Catholic Family of Parishes. Fr. Tom shares what is was like growing up in Sarnia, his discernment to the priesthood and experience as a diocesan priest.
- Discover The Vocation Episode#10
  
  In this episode, we hear from Isaac Longworth, a seminarian from our diocese studying for the Companions of the Cross. Isaac shares with us his family life, seminary experience and shares his vocational call to a society of apostolic life.
- Discover The Vocation Episode#9
  
  In this episode, we speak to Deacon Rob Renaud, a transitional deacon studying for our diocese. Deacon Rob shares with us his life in Chatham, what's it like to serve as a deacon and gives us our historical, first unboxing for the show; as he shares with us a special item for his upcoming ordination.
  
  Apologies for the technical difficulties.
- Discover The Vocation Episode#8
  
  In this episode, we hear from James Prins a 1st-year theology seminarian from our diocese. James shares with us his life, his work experience, and what he most looks forward to about the priesthood.
- Discover The Vocation Episode#7
  
  In this episode, we meet Deacon Steve Eckert. A transitional deacon for the diocese of London. We hear about his family life, his faith journey and the upcoming joy of his soon to be ordination.
- Discover The Vocation Episode#6
  
  In this episode, we speak to T.J. Vandermeer, a seminarian studying for the diocese of London. T.J. shares with us his faith experience, family life and a particular movie series he thoroughly enjoys.
- Discover The Vocation Episode#5
  
  In this episode, we hear from Andrew Roelands, a 1st theology seminarian from the diocese of London. Andrew shares with us his family background, his faith and discernment.
- Discover The Vocation Episode#4
  
  In this episode, we hear from Deacon Phil Guimaraes, a transitional deacon from the diocese of London. Deacon Phil shares with us his life, his faith and how he is preparing to serve our diocese as a priest.
- Discover The Vocation Episode#3
  
  In this episode, we hear from Matthew (Matt)Sawyer, a 2nd theology Seminarian. Matthew shares with us his faith background and how his life of altar serving helped him to discover his vocation.
- Discover The Vocation Episode#2
  
  In this second episode, we hear from Kenneth Dupuis a 1st year Arts Seminarian. Kenneth shares with us his family life and how priests have had a positive impact in his vocational discernment.
- Discover The Vocation Episode #1
  
  In this episode, we hear about the life and priestly call of Seminarian James Martin.
- Life at the Seminary
  
  Check out this video about life at St. Peter's Seminary in the Diocese of London. Hear from the rector, priest faculty, and seminarians!
- I Will Follow
  
  I Will Follow, is a powerful 10 minute film by Ascension Press featuring the testimonies of Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson and their journey to the priesthood. I Will Follow is taken from the study, Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed.