Priestly Passion

Fr. Lawrence Jozwiak has had many roles and responsibilities as a priest in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. From chaplain to teacher and pastor, Fr. Lawrence is no stranger to the many hats that his voocation requires. Currently, he is preparing for a transition to Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/priestly90passion/support

Raised in the Baptist church, Sister Odessa converted to Catholicism as a young adult. During her post- college years, she worked with the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus who served as a life-giving role model in the christian faith and assisted with finding her place as a convert in the Catholic Church. However, despite personal doubts of race and socioeconomics, she didn't feel persuaded to join. Still feeling the call to be a part of a congregation, Sister Odessa prayed to St. Rose Phillippine Duchesne for guidance and found the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Sister Odessa made her first (Temporary) Profession of Vows as a Sister of the Blessed Sacrament, and thus celebrated her Profession of Perpetual Vows as a Sister for Christian Community on June 16, 2016. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/priestly90passion/support

In this episode, I speak with Fr. T.J. Dolce who serves as the pastor of St. Martha Catholic Church in Kingwood, Texas. While serving as an altar boy with a supportive priest, this created an interest in joining the priesthood. Moreover, growing up with a desire for the Catholic faith and encouraging parents, he eventually studied at University of St. Thomas, a private Catholic university, located in Houston, Texas and explored various diocesan retreats about vocations. This native Houstonian is on fire bringing joy and love to his parishioners. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/priestly90passion/support

Recently, I spoke with Fr. Peter Damian who serves at Holy Rosary Catholic Church located in the Midtown section near Downtown Houston, Texas. His first visit in a church on Ash Wednesday sparked an internal call to Catholicism. In his teens, a Eucharistic miracle affirmed his resolve to enter the Church. This great priest is devoted to St. Martin de Porres and has an inspiring story! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/priestly90passion/support

Rev. Tom Hawxhurst serves as pastor at St. Patrick Catholic Church located near the historic Fifth Ward community northeast of Downtown Houston, Texas. During our conversation a week after Tropical Storm Imelda, we discussed his well-rounded Catholic upbringing, his career transition from teacher to priest, and his communal duties at his parish. Rev. Tom Hawxhurst provides a valuable insight into his seven-year vocation as a priest! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/priestly90passion/support

Rev. Rodney Armstrong serves as a pastor of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church located in the historic Fifth Ward district of Houston, Texas. Belonging to The St. Joseph Society of the Sacred Heart (The Josephites), a congregation of priests and brothers that serve in the African-American community, Rev. Armstrong brings compassion to his parish community and the sublime joy of his African-American heritage to the priesthood. During the interview, we discussed: Liturgical diversity, his discernment to the priesthood, popular Saints, what it means to be a "Black Catholic", well-known Catholics of African descent, and the importance of following God's internal call to the priesthood. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/priestly90passion/support

I interview Fr. Charles NDumbi who serves as a priest at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church located in the historic Third Ward district of Houston, Texas. We cover: What ignited the spark to become a priest, Catholicism in Africa, favorite Saints (Bl. Anuarite Maria Clementine Nengapeta & St. Charles Borromeo), how to serve in love, and biggest advice for those discerning the priesthood. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/priestly90passion/support

I interview Fr. Leon Streider who serves as a priest at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church located in Houston, Texas. This segment contains roughly 9.5 minutes that includes him answering the ultimate question for Priestly Passion: "Why did you become a priest?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/priestly90passion/support