A missionary spirit brought Polish-born Father Lukasz Lech, 30, to the Brooklyn Diocese, where he hopes to build bridges between God and His people.
New Priests
Father Daniel O. Kingsley
For Father Daniel O. Kingsley, 26, the journey to priesthood began with one simple question: “Have you ever considered Cathedral Preparatory Seminary?”
Father Jose Andres Henriquez Castano
Father Jose Andres Henriquez Castano, 28, knows the value of engaging youth in the life of the church; he needs only to look in the mirror.
Father Christopher Heanue
Father Christopher Ryan Heanue, 27, says his “yes” to God and priesthood is something that happens everyday.
Father John Gribowich
For Father John Gribowich, 36, the best type of ministry is to love others. “I have a great love for the poor ever since I was in high school. I want to live the social justice mission of the church.”
Father Nicholas Colalella
Italian-American Father Nicholas Colalella, 24, who began discerning his priestly call in high school, is ready to cast his life for God.
Father Christopher Bethge
The example of faithful and joyful priests showed Father Christopher Jeffrey Bethge, 25, what true priesthood and fatherhood is, enabling him to discern his own vocation.
Choice of College Can Determine One’s Vocation
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) – The college experience – and the Catholic college experience, especially – can influence a young man’s decision toward considering a priestly vocation, according to a study issued in early July by Boston College. Among the factors that have helped sway a man’s decision to enter priestly life are access […]
New Priests Are Committed to Sacrifice
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Our priesthood Ordinations this year have been blessed with 10 men, seven of whom were born in the United States and three who have come to us from other countries, one of whom came to our Diocese when he was seven years old. Truly, we are blessed to have representations from all of the major ethnic groups which make up this great and complex diocese here in Brooklyn and Queens. We are also blessed to have these men who pledge to follow their vocation to the priesthood.