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 Evan George Waniewski 1st Year College Seminary: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook Ordination Date: 2019 Birth Date: August 3 Home Parish: St. Paul Catholic Church (New Bern, NC) High School: New Bern High School College: Craven Community College Hobbies: Reading, Drawing, Swimming Who Influenced/Inspired you to Priesthood: The priest from my childhood, Fr. Frederick R. Flaherty. He gave a great priestly example and was well loved by my family. At a young age, I remember thinking that I wanted to be just like him. What would you say to a young man who thinks he may have a vocation: I would tell him to seriously consider entering religious life. He should continue to pray about his vocation and develop a healthy spiritual life of hearing mass and making confessions. I would remind him that no matter what God calls us to do, there will be sacrifice involved as we try to conform ourselves to the Divine Will. But never be scared of God's plan for you! And no matter what, do not go about this alone. We are social creatures by design, so talk about your vocation with family, friends, a priest. Get in touch with the Priesthood Discernment Group because it will help you tremendously. Favorite Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 12: 20-26 "But as it is, there are many parts, yet one body...If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, all parts share its joy." We all have a unique role to fill as a part of the Body of Christ. God gave us certain talents so that we may use them for the building up of this great and glorious Catholic Church. There is the laity, clergy, and religious. There is the Western Church, and then there are the Eastern Churches. We have Benedictines, Carmelites, Dominicans, Franciscans, etc. This communion of saints is not limited to just the Church Militant on earth either. We are called to do everything we can to help the Poor Souls suffering in Purgatory. And we ask for the prayers of the angels and saints in Heaven. It is a comforting feeling to know that we are not alone, and we are part of something far greater than ourselves. Favorite Saint: Saint Peter. Peter's heart was in the right place, but he was a rash and impulsive man. He denied Christ, he cut off a man's ear, and he wasn't much help in the Garden of Gethsemane. Yet, even though Peter had many failings and imperfections, Jesus still had a special plan for him. Peter is great because he heard the call of God and answered it. He also shows us that God can overcome our sinfulness if only we allow His grace into our hearts. |