Marlon Mendieta-Rodas

1st College

Seminary: Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook

Ordination Date: 2018

Birth Date: May 9th

Home Parish: Transfiguration Parish (Wallace, NC)

High School: Wallace Rose-Hill High School

Work Experience: Cottle's Tip Top Farm

Hobbies: I love soccer, so I enjoy playing soccer on the field and on the Playstation, and watching soccer. I also enjoy hanging out with friends, either going out to the movies or just simply playing FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 at one of our houses.

Who Influenced/Inspired you to Priesthood: The example of many good priests have influenced and inspired my decision. There are two priests that have had the most influence, and that have inspired me the most: Fr. Tim Meares and Fr. Rafael Leon Valencia.

What would you say to a young man who thinks he may have a vocation: I would tell him that he should be in constant prayer, and that he should talk to a priest. He should also go to the priesthood discernment group meetings

Favorite Scripture Passage: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."

Favorite Saint: St. Michael the Archangel