Harmony in Ministry: Deacon Juan Herrera Is Hitting the Right Notes

Harmony in Ministry: Deacon Juan Herrera Is Hitting the Right Notes

SUNSET PARK — In Deacon Juan Herrera’s hands, a guitar is more than just an instrument to make music. It’s an evangelization tool.  Deacon Herrera, who was ordained into the diaconate in November, recently completed his studies at St. Joseph Seminary and College in Yonkers and is eagerly awaiting his ordination to the priesthood in the Diocese of Brooklyn on June 28.  He has spent the past several months serving at St. Michael Church in Sunset P…

Facing shortage, New York Archdiocese taps parishioners to spot future priests

This year’s class of ordinandi at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers. Bishop Joseph Massa is seated in the center. / Credit: Theo Deluhery, Diocese of Camden New York City, N.Y., Jun 4, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). In the Archdiocese of New York, where... [...]

Eucharistic Devotion Serves as Catalyst for Young Men Discerning Priesthood

Seminarians adore Our Lord during a Holy Hour at Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. The solitude and silence offer a sacred space to converse with the Lord about the future.

The path to priesthood for two young men - The Catholic Sun

Deacon Jacob Chavez: Seed planted leads to faith in motion Deacon Jacob Chavez was 20 years old when his parents, Brian and Luzinda, drove him up to St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver. “We could barely stop the car before he jumped out,” recalled Brian. “Growing up, he was always moving,” Luzinda said. “He was a good kid, a good student, a great athlete and violinist. A really good brother and very good son.” The third of seven chil…