Support My Formation Beyond the Seminary

While the Diocese of Lafayette covers the essential seminary tuition, my full formation requires much more. My brother seminarians and myself often need other experiences that further assist us in preparying to serve the needs of the Diocese of Lafayette as Godwilling future priests of Jesus Christ.

I have had the unique oppurtunity to attend a SEEK Conference in St. Louis (2023), Spanish Immersion at La Abedía de Neustra Señora de Los Angeles in Cuernevaca, Morelos, Mexico (June/July 2023), and IPF in Omaha Nebraska, a now 6-week long formation program in the summer, emphasizing human and spiritual growth (2025). All of these oppurtunities were paid for by this #iGiveCatholic fundraiser in the years that I attended, thanks to your generosity!

Here are some examples of things that we do which require additional funding:

• Annual 5-Day Retreats: Not just a break, but a necessary spiritual crucible. This time is dedicated to profound, silent encounter with Christ, allowing the Holy Spirit to burn away distractions and anchor their vocation in unwavering faith. This discipline forms the unshakeable core of a holy, prayerful priest. Every seminarian, each year goes on retreat.  Retreats cost $1,000 per seminarian.

• Studies Abroad & Spanish Immersion: Equip our future priests to effectively serve our increasingly diverse Catholic community. These experiences foster cultural competency and language skills, ensuring they can welcome and minister to all the faithful with understanding and compassion.  These formation experiences average $5,000 per seminarian.