When I was young, I was afraid to open my mouth because I knew that I would stutter. Imagine, being afraid, really scared, of being called on to speak, having to answer a question, or even communicating a simple thought or request to another person. All my life I’ve been struggling with stuttering. I had many moments of doubt about myself, my speech therapist, and his ability to do his job. I…

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What other parishes have you served at? The first parish I served at was St. John the Baptist Parish in Johnsburg, Illinois. I spend over a year there as a transitional Deacon and newly ordained Priest. The people there were very supportive and welcoming. The parish had a school where I would always visit classrooms and get to know the little ones. Between my parish ministry, I became an assistant…

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What other parishes have you served at? The first parish I served at was St. John the Baptist Parish in Johnsburg, Illinois. I spend over a year there as a transitional Deacon and newly ordained Priest. The people there were very supportive and welcoming. The parish had a school where I would always visit classrooms and get to know the little ones. Between my parish ministry, I became an assistant…

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Father, are you a Cubs fan or Sox fan? Yes, I’m a Cubs fan. I grew up on the north side of Chicago, and I’m a big fan of city. I have been to a few games at Wrigley Field and really enjoyed it. I love Wrigley Field. Hot dogs, not so much. But the whole atmosphere is very nice. And it’s cool just be to be there in the crowd. When did you start being an altar server? Did you serve in Poland? I…

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