EXPLORING THE CALL

Are you a young man who has an urgent desire to work for Christ in his mission of spreading the gospel to every corner of society, who desires to make Christ better known and loved, and who resonates with the charism of Regnum Christi? Then we invite you to explore what it is to be a Legionary of Christ priest in today’s world.

What it means to be a Legionary

Being a Legionary is a dynamic synthesis of many elements. It means being a man of God, a passionate apostle of Christ, a formator of apostles, a proclaimed witness of God’s merciful love, a well-rounded man, a creative evangelizer, a lively and magnanimous innovator (Christus Vita Vestra, 65).

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Are you a young man who urgently desires to work for Christ in his mission of spreading the gospel to every corner of society, who desires to make Christ better known and loved, and who resonates with the charism of Regnum Christi? Then, we invite you to explore what it is to be a Legionary of Christ priest in today’s world.

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If you have questions about vocations or life as a Legionary feel free to reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org.

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From:

Date of Ordination:

Favorite Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.”

Favorite Hobby: Hiking

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

Forming future Legionaries

Why do you love being a priest?

I love seeing people find their purpose in Christ

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From:

Date of Ordination:

Favorite Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.”

Favorite Hobby: Hiking

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

Forming future Legionaries

Why do you love being a priest?

I love seeing people find their purpose in Christ

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: California

Date of Ordination: May 29, 2021

Favorite Scripture: Is 55: 8-9

Favorite Hobby: Ride Motorcycles (Past), and now, ride electric skateboards and fly FPV drones

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I am a regional vocation director. I help young men discern their God-given vocation in life. I spend most of my time guiding young people through personal spiritual coaching and spiritual direction. I travel and host silent retreats, attending speaking events and vocation panels.

Why do you love being a priest?

It’s the greatest dream I ever would have dreamed of. I guess in part, I love it because the vocation itself was a surprise and every day and every event is a new horizon. God never ceases to outdo himself and I get to go along for the ride. The priesthood for me has been the greatest gift.

Follow Fr Vinh on Instagram or Facebook

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

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From: California

Date of Ordination: May 29, 2021

Favorite Scripture: Is 55: 8-9

Favorite Hobby: Ride Motorcycles (Past), and now, ride electric skateboards and fly FPV drones

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I am a regional vocation director. I help young men discern their God-given vocation in life. I spend most of my time guiding young people through personal spiritual coaching and spiritual direction. I travel and host silent retreats, attending speaking events and vocation panels.

Why do you love being a priest?

It’s the greatest dream I ever would have dreamed of. I guess in part, I love it because the vocation itself was a surprise and every day and every event is a new horizon. God never ceases to outdo himself and I get to go along for the ride. The priesthood for me has been the greatest gift.

Follow Fr Vinh on Instagram or Facebook

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

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From: Germany

Date of Ordination: April 2023

Favorite Scripture: John 15

Favorite Hobby: Reading

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I’m available for young adults to help them discern their vocation in life. We all have a mission God is calling us to. To find out what this mission is; is one of the most important and exciting adventures in our life and I’m excited to help young adults to find out what their vocation is.

Why do you love being a priest?

It’s the ultimate intimacy with the Lord. The adventure of being a Catholic priest is unsurpassed. Being part of the lives of so many people in their most important moments in life is a privilege only a priest can have. I’m also a first-row witness to so many miracles the Lord is working. Hearing confession is probably my favorite experience.

Follow Fr Markus on Instagram

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Germany

Date of Ordination: April 2023

Favorite Scripture: John 15

Favorite Hobby: Reading

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I’m available for young adults to help them discern their vocation in life. We all have a mission God is calling us to. To find out what this mission is; is one of the most important and exciting adventures in our life and I’m excited to help young adults to find out what their vocation is.

Why do you love being a priest?

It’s the ultimate intimacy with the Lord. The adventure of being a Catholic priest is unsurpassed. Being part of the lives of so many people in their most important moments in life is a privilege only a priest can have. I’m also a first-row witness to so many miracles the Lord is working. Hearing confession is probably my favorite experience.

Follow Fr Markus on Instagram

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Germany

Date of Ordination: April 2023

Favorite Scripture: John 15

Favorite Hobby: Reading

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I’m available for young adults to help them discern their vocation in life. We all have a mission God is calling us to. To find out what this mission is; is one of the most important and exciting adventures in our life and I’m excited to help young adults to find out what their vocation is.

Why do you love being a priest?

It’s the ultimate intimacy with the Lord. The adventure of being a Catholic priest is unsurpassed. Being part of the lives of so many people in their most important moments in life is a privilege only a priest can have. I’m also a first-row witness to so many miracles the Lord is working. Hearing confession is probably my favorite experience.

Follow Fr Markus on Instagram

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Germany

Date of Ordination: April 2023

Favorite Scripture: John 15

Favorite Hobby: Reading

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I’m available for young adults to help them discern their vocation in life. We all have a mission God is calling us to. To find out what this mission is; is one of the most important and exciting adventures in our life and I’m excited to help young adults to find out what their vocation is.

Why do you love being a priest?

It’s the ultimate intimacy with the Lord. The adventure of being a Catholic priest is unsurpassed. Being part of the lives of so many people in their most important moments in life is a privilege only a priest can have. I’m also a first-row witness to so many miracles the Lord is working. Hearing confession is probably my favorite experience.

Follow Fr Markus on Instagram

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Germany

Date of Ordination: April 2023

Favorite Scripture: John 15

Favorite Hobby: Reading

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I’m available for young adults to help them discern their vocation in life. We all have a mission God is calling us to. To find out what this mission is; is one of the most important and exciting adventures in our life and I’m excited to help young adults to find out what their vocation is.

Why do you love being a priest?

It’s the ultimate intimacy with the Lord. The adventure of being a Catholic priest is unsurpassed. Being part of the lives of so many people in their most important moments in life is a privilege only a priest can have. I’m also a first-row witness to so many miracles the Lord is working. Hearing confession is probably my favorite experience.

Follow Fr Markus on Instagram

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Pennsylvania

Date of Ordination: January 2001

Favorite Scripture: John 10:27 “My sheep listen to my voice, I know them, and they follow me”

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I coordinate the vocation efforts of the Legionaries in the territory by working with a team of priests who work in the field and accompany young people in discernment.

Why do you love being a priest?

A priest is a supernatural instrument (weapon) of the Holy Spirit and being “in persona Christi” has the opportunity to impact all situations as Christ would.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Pennsylvania

Date of Ordination: January 2001

Favorite Scripture: John 10:27 “My sheep listen to my voice, I know them, and they follow me”

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I coordinate the vocation efforts of the Legionaries in the territory by working with a team of priests who work in the field and accompany young people in discernment.

Why do you love being a priest?

A priest is a supernatural instrument (weapon) of the Holy Spirit and being “in persona Christi” has the opportunity to impact all situations as Christ would.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Pennsylvania

Date of Ordination: January 2001

Favorite Scripture: John 10:27 “My sheep listen to my voice, I know them, and they follow me”

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I coordinate the vocation efforts of the Legionaries in the territory by working with a team of priests who work in the field and accompany young people in discernment.

Why do you love being a priest?

A priest is a supernatural instrument (weapon) of the Holy Spirit and being “in persona Christi” has the opportunity to impact all situations as Christ would.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Pennsylvania

Date of Ordination: January 2001

Favorite Scripture: John 10:27 “My sheep listen to my voice, I know them, and they follow me”

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I coordinate the vocation efforts of the Legionaries in the territory by working with a team of priests who work in the field and accompany young people in discernment.

Why do you love being a priest?

A priest is a supernatural instrument (weapon) of the Holy Spirit and being “in persona Christi” has the opportunity to impact all situations as Christ would.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

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From: Wisconsin, USA

Date of Ordination: November 2004

Favorite Scripture: John 15:16 “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.”

Favorite Hobby: baseball, hunting

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

Along with the responsibilities of a vocation director, I also have the opportunity to organize camps, retreats, and activities for ECYD boys, serve as chaplain for several Challenge camps, lead several high school Encounter teams, direct spiritual exercises for RC men in different localities, not to mention celebrating Mass and hearing confessions in a handful of Catholic schools in the area.

Why do you love being a priest?

There is already something great just knowing that the call to the priesthood comes from God and that we have been chosen to be His apostles in the world today. He promises a 100-fold to those who respond generously to His call. Nothing compares with the joy of offering souls the gift of the Eucharist, the gift of Christ’s mercy and forgiveness, the gift of His Word and teachings. I couldn’t imagine anything greater than being a priest and dedicating my entire life to Christ and His Church for the salvation of souls.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Wisconsin, USA

Date of Ordination: November 2004

Favorite Scripture: John 15:16 “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.”

Favorite Hobby: baseball, hunting

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

Along with the responsibilities of a vocation director, I also have the opportunity to organize camps, retreats, and activities for ECYD boys, serve as chaplain for several Challenge camps, lead several high school Encounter teams, direct spiritual exercises for RC men in different localities, not to mention celebrating Mass and hearing confessions in a handful of Catholic schools in the area.

Why do you love being a priest?

There is already something great just knowing that the call to the priesthood comes from God and that we have been chosen to be His apostles in the world today. He promises a 100-fold to those who respond generously to His call. Nothing compares with the joy of offering souls the gift of the Eucharist, the gift of Christ’s mercy and forgiveness, the gift of His Word and teachings. I couldn’t imagine anything greater than being a priest and dedicating my entire life to Christ and His Church for the salvation of souls.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Wisconsin, USA

Date of Ordination: November 2004

Favorite Scripture: John 15:16 “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.”

Favorite Hobby: baseball, hunting

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

Along with the responsibilities of a vocation director, I also have the opportunity to organize camps, retreats, and activities for ECYD boys, serve as chaplain for several Challenge camps, lead several high school Encounter teams, direct spiritual exercises for RC men in different localities, not to mention celebrating Mass and hearing confessions in a handful of Catholic schools in the area.

Why do you love being a priest?

There is already something great just knowing that the call to the priesthood comes from God and that we have been chosen to be His apostles in the world today. He promises a 100-fold to those who respond generously to His call. Nothing compares with the joy of offering souls the gift of the Eucharist, the gift of Christ’s mercy and forgiveness, the gift of His Word and teachings. I couldn’t imagine anything greater than being a priest and dedicating my entire life to Christ and His Church for the salvation of souls.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Wisconsin, USA

Date of Ordination: November 2004

Favorite Scripture: John 15:16 “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.”

Favorite Hobby: baseball, hunting

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

Along with the responsibilities of a vocation director, I also have the opportunity to organize camps, retreats, and activities for ECYD boys, serve as chaplain for several Challenge camps, lead several high school Encounter teams, direct spiritual exercises for RC men in different localities, not to mention celebrating Mass and hearing confessions in a handful of Catholic schools in the area.

Why do you love being a priest?

There is already something great just knowing that the call to the priesthood comes from God and that we have been chosen to be His apostles in the world today. He promises a 100-fold to those who respond generously to His call. Nothing compares with the joy of offering souls the gift of the Eucharist, the gift of Christ’s mercy and forgiveness, the gift of His Word and teachings. I couldn’t imagine anything greater than being a priest and dedicating my entire life to Christ and His Church for the salvation of souls.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Wisconsin, USA

Date of Ordination: November 2004

Favorite Scripture: John 15:16 “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.”

Favorite Hobby: baseball, hunting

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

Along with the responsibilities of a vocation director, I also have the opportunity to organize camps, retreats, and activities for ECYD boys, serve as chaplain for several Challenge camps, lead several high school Encounter teams, direct spiritual exercises for RC men in different localities, not to mention celebrating Mass and hearing confessions in a handful of Catholic schools in the area.

Why do you love being a priest?

There is already something great just knowing that the call to the priesthood comes from God and that we have been chosen to be His apostles in the world today. He promises a 100-fold to those who respond generously to His call. Nothing compares with the joy of offering souls the gift of the Eucharist, the gift of Christ’s mercy and forgiveness, the gift of His Word and teachings. I couldn’t imagine anything greater than being a priest and dedicating my entire life to Christ and His Church for the salvation of souls.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Wisconsin, USA

Date of Ordination: November 2004

Favorite Scripture: John 15:16 “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.”

Favorite Hobby: baseball, hunting

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

Along with the responsibilities of a vocation director, I also have the opportunity to organize camps, retreats, and activities for ECYD boys, serve as chaplain for several Challenge camps, lead several high school Encounter teams, direct spiritual exercises for RC men in different localities, not to mention celebrating Mass and hearing confessions in a handful of Catholic schools in the area.

Why do you love being a priest?

There is already something great just knowing that the call to the priesthood comes from God and that we have been chosen to be His apostles in the world today. He promises a 100-fold to those who respond generously to His call. Nothing compares with the joy of offering souls the gift of the Eucharist, the gift of Christ’s mercy and forgiveness, the gift of His Word and teachings. I couldn’t imagine anything greater than being a priest and dedicating my entire life to Christ and His Church for the salvation of souls.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Dayton, OH

Date of Ordination: May 2022

Favorite Scripture: “The Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name” (Lk 2:49)

Favorite Hobby: Sports, especially Baseball

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

Spiritual Direction and vocational accompaniment for young men.

Why do you love being a priest?

I get to sit in the place of Christ and witness the great things he does in the souls of those who open themselves to Him!

Fr John at the 2018 Perpetual Profession of Vows in Rome

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Parochial Vicar, St. Peter – St. Denis Roman Catholic Church, Yonkers, NY (website)

From: Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico

Date of Ordination: December 22, 2007

Favorite Scripture: John 15:13-17

“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. This I command you: love one another.”

Favorite Hobby: Fishing, Golf, Cycling, Going to the Gym, Running.

Father José, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I minister pastorally to the parishioners of our community of St. Peter-St. Denis in Yonkers NY.

I also accompany young men open to the priesthood through vocational pilgrimages to our Apostolic School in Indiana and our seminary in Cheshire, CT.

Additionally, I direct Spiritual Exercises for men and women in our parish in Yonkers and parish-based healing retreats.

Why do you love being a priest?

The salvation of souls above all is what moves me to give myself, and give myself generously. Jesus Christ our Lord gave us a great example of service and mercy to all men of all times.

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From: Mexico City, Mexico

Date of Ordination: December 20, 2008

Favorite Scripture: Psalm 127: 1-2

If Yahweh does not build the house, in vain the masons toil; if Yahweh does not guard the city, in vain the sentries watch.

In vain you get up earlier, and put off going to bed, sweating to make a living, since he provides for his beloved as they sleep.

Psalm 118: 8-9

I would rather take refuge in Yahweh than to rely on men;
I would rather take refuge in Yahweh than rely on princes.

Favorite Hobby: A long and uphill bike ride.

Father Bernardo, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

I am a spiritual director for the humanists in our seminary in Cheshire, CT.

Why do you love being a priest?

Because I am a witness of the love and care of God for his children. It is a call for a special way of intimacy with the Lord. The honor of helping others to respond to God.

Learn more about the Sacred Heart Apostolic School.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

From: Michoacan, Mexico

Date of Ordination: December 2013

Favorite Scripture: Psalm 110:4 The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.”

Favorite Hobby: Playing music

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?

My main apostolate is building Christ’s Kingdom by helping families to live strong Christian lives and also guiding young men to discern their call to the priesthood.

Why do you love being a priest?

As a priest, you can experience firsthand God’s Love for each of his children in a tremendous way, particularly when dispensing the sacraments. To be an “Alter Christus” is an incredible gift and a mystery. The priesthood has been for me the most amazing adventure of my life. An adventure that involves being a very powerful instrument in the hands of Jesus to help bring people to Heaven.

Questions? Reach out to vocation@lccheshire.org

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From: Santa Barbara, CA

Date of Ordination: December 2016

Favorite Scripture: Gal 5:1 For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.

Favorite Hobby: Photography

Father, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?
Benedictine College RC Section Chaplain

Why do you love being a priest?
It’s a bit cliché, but saying Mass and hearing Confessions really is the highlight of my day!

Check out Fr. Brett’s photos on Instagram.

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