Seminarians of the Diocese of Raleigh

Below are links to individual web pages for each of the men in formation as seminarians for the Diocese of Raleigh.  On these pages you will find more information about each of our seminarians, as well as photo galleries and blog posts they have written.  Check back often for updates.

Marlon Mendieta-Rodas

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Marlon Mendieta-Rodas

2nd Year 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

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