The Life of a Priest

Father Malachi Van Tassell TOR: A Priest and President

On this episode of the Life of a Priest, Allie sits down with a President….. The President of St. Francis University to be exact! Yep, you read that right! Take a listen to Father Malachi share how he became a priest and a president on this episode of Life of a Priest
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Father Alejandro Espejo: Hearing and Trusting in the Voice of God

On this episode of the Life of a Priest, Allie sits down with Father Alejandro Espejo, a priest with the Legionaries of Christ. Father Alejandro is a Mexican priest currently serve the Church in Germany. He shares with us how hearing the voice of God changed his life and how he seeks to help other people hear God’s voice in his ministry today!
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Father Jason Wooleyhan TOR: Finding God in Accounting and Finance

On this episode of the Life of a Priest, Allie sits down with Father Jason Wooleyhan a Franciscan Friar Third Order Regular. Father Jason is a professor for the business school at St. Francis University in Loretto, PA, as well as a full time student seeking to obtain his doctorate. Father shares his unique perspective as a student and teacher– It’s not every day you meet a Franciscan Friar who loves statistics and math, as well as jiujitsu. Take a listen to hear his story and more!
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Father John Klein: Serving God through Music & Medleys

Join us for another exciting installment of Life of a Priest! This week we have Father John Klein RC. He was ordained a Legionary priest in 2017 and has since served as a chaplain at Holy Spirit Prep school in Atlanta and as a formator of young missionaries through a program called the Regnum Christi Mission Corps. He is from St. Louis, Missouri and had a conversion in college while pursuing a degree in Music Production in Nashville. He especially loves evangelizing through music and still actively writes and records original music. You can find music by him and RC Music Collective in our app!
For more information on Father John or to connect with him, see the contact information on https://www.rcmusiccollective.org/
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Father Jeffery Bame: The Standard Bearer

On this episode of the Life of a Priest, Allie sits down with Father Jeffery Bame. Father Jeff is currently serving as the pastor of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston. Father shares how he left his corporate career in tech for the priesthood, as well as how a Thereseian spirituality impacts his priesthood.
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Father Daniel Brandenburg: The Wounded Healer

On this episode of the Life of a Priest, Allie sits down with Father Daniel Brandenburg LC. Father Daniel is a friend of Tabella, who has collaborated with us to create several editions of Book Club. In addition to be a priest serving in the Diocese of Atlanta, Father Daniel is an author, chaplain of the Lumen Institute as well as Catholic World Missions, and also holds a doctorate in Education. Father has a multitude of experiences and adventures to share! Take a listen to hear his story!
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Father Joseph Moreno: How the Death of His Wife Led to the Priesthood

On this episode of the Life of a Priest, Allie sits down with Father Joseph Moreno, a Diocesan priest from the Diocese of Fort Worth. Father Joseph is currently serving as the pastor of Christ the King, St. Jude Thaddeus, & St. Paul Catholic Churches in Burkburnett, TX. Father shares about his ministry serving the good people in the state of Texas, as well as how his marriage prior to priesthood helps him be a better minister. You don’t want to miss this one!
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Father Nghia Nguyen: First Generation American and Priest

On this episode of the Life of a Priest, Allie sits down with Father Nghia Nguyen, a Diocesan priest from the Diocese of Fort Worth. Father Nghia is currently serving as the pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Hillsboro, TX. Father shares with us how his path to religious life was redirected towards the Diocesan priesthood. Father also shares the incredible story of his parents’ escape from Vietnam, and how his Vietnamese culture has impacted his Catholic faith.
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Father Jorge Ortiz: An International Priesthood

On this episode of the Life of a Priest, Allie sits down with Father Jorge Ortiz, LC who is currently serving as a seminary formator with the International Pontifical College. Father Jorge shares his experience as a formator of seminarians, his experience as a missionary priest, as well as lessons he learned through the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Father James Rodriguez: Hearing the Call in the Silence of the Sacrament

On this episode of the Life of a Priest, Allie sits down with Father James Rodriguez, a Diocesan priest from the Diocese of Brooklyn New York. Father James is currently serving at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Rockaway Beach, NY. Father James has a huge heart for the Eucharist and gives us an insight on how that was cultivated through his family life and growing up years.
Father James is also a collaborator with Tabella in the creation of Hidden, our playlist that features meditations for Eucharistic Adoration from St. Julian Eymard. Check it out on Tabella starting next week!
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