Category Seminarians

Kittanning Parish Dedicates Vocations Chapel

Jennifer MieleChief Communications OfficerManaging Director of EvangelizationThe Catholic Accent KITTANNING – Upon entering St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Kittanning, you will find a quiet, prayerful place designed to encourage discernment of vocations. Vocations, or callings from God,…

Meet Seminarian Tyler Randolph

Tell us about your family.I grew up Presbyterian and converted to Catholicism in college, so my entire family is Protestant. I have one younger brother, Justin. Where did you get your undergraduate degree?I received my Bachelor of Music in Sacred…

Meet Seminarian Ryan Scavnicky

Tell us about your family.I belong to a family of 4, with both of my parents being very encouraging and supportive. I also have an older brother who lives on his own in Monroeville. I am the closest with my…

Meet Seminarian Thomas Oldenburg

Tell us about your family.My parents, Christopher- psychology professor at Saint Vincent College, and Jennifer, a clinical psychologist, owner of Oldenburg Psychological Services. I have four siblings: Steve (26)- chemistry teacher at Walsh Jesuit High School Gabrielle (23)- psychology graduate student at…

Meet Seminarian Matteo Arcara

Tell us about your family.My Father was born in Italy and moved to the United States at eighteen. My mother was born in Georgia. I am the third of eight siblings with ages ranging from twenty-two to six. Did you…

Meet Seminarian Dale Hyland

Tell us about your family. My parents are Todd and Lisa Hyland. I also have a younger brother named Justin Where did you get your undergraduate degree? I am on pace to graduate from Gannon University with a Bachelor’s degree…

Meet Seminarian Mario Porreca

Tell us about your family.I am very close with my mother and father, and I also have a sister who is 9 ½ years younger than I am.  My father is a chiropractor and has been practicing chiropractic for 37…