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​Welcome to the website for the Office of Priestly Vocations of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, MI. This year twenty-five men from our diocese will be in seminary formation programs in preparation for ordination, seven of whom are new to formation. Thirteen of these men are at St. John Vianney College Seminary and twelve are at USML/Mundelein Seminary.

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616-288-0910
360 Division Ave. S. Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Our Location

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Our Lady of Consolation
Rockford, MI

Parents:
David & Christina Critchell

Siblings:
Madeline, Samuel, Michael, Lucille, Emily, Thomas, Miriam

Education:
Seton Home Study School

Hobbies:
Playing cards and fishing

Who inspired you to be a priest?
Fr. Stephen Durkee and Fr. Danny Orris have inspired me the most.

Why do you want to be a priest?
I want to be a priest to say the Mass and hear confessions.

What are you most looking forward to in seminary formation?
I am looking forward to deepening my prayer life.

What is your favorite scripture passage?
Mark 6:31-44

 

Write to Matthew at:
University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN  55105

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