‘God changed my heart’: The vocation story of Deacon Mitchell Kendrioski

From designing submarines for the U.S. Navy to entering seminary, Kendrioski’s journey is nothing but unique.


Briefly:

  • From engineering to the priesthood: In this video, Deacon Mitchell Kendrioski shares how he transitioned from a career in engineering, designing submarines for the U.S. Navy, to discerning his call to the priesthood.
  • A journey of faith and discernment: He recounts his reversion to faith during college, a powerful moment of clarity during a pilgrimage to Rome and the struggles he faced in accepting God’s call to enter seminary.
  • Formation and ordination: Kendrioski reflects on his six years of seminary formation, how his heart was changed through prayer and guidance and his excitement as he prepares for his ordination this summer for the Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut.

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