Vocare Blog

(Vo-car-ee) L. - "to call, to summon, to invoke, to invite"

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Meet New Seminarian James Magee

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James Magee

1st Pre-Theology

Seminary: Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook

Ordination Date: 2016

Date of Birth: May 5

Home Parish: Holy Family Parish (Elizabeth City, NC)

High School: Pasquotank County High School

College: Elizabeth City State University (Elizabeth City, NC)

Work Experience: I worked as a firefighter in Norfolk, VA for two years and for the past three years have worked for the YMCA in Elizabeth City, NC Hobbies: Reading, softball, baseball, football, and visiting historic sites Who inspired you/influenced you: My Pastor at Holy Family, Father Jim Buchholz, My Parents, and My Aunt's Sister Margaret Magee O.S.F and Sister Helen Roberts O.S.F.

What would you say to a young man who thinks he has a vocation: I would tell him to pray often to the Lord. Also I would tell him to meet with a Priest to discuss any questions he might have concerning discernment.

Favorite Scripture Passage: 1Peter 4: 10 "As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace."

Favorite Saint: Saint Florian and Saint Joseph both of whom have played important roles at different parts of my life.