| Date of Birth: |
February 29, 1984
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| Parish: |
St. Joseph, Topeka
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| High School: |
Home school |
| University: |
Benedictine College - Theology and History |
| Seminary: |
Pastoral Year in St. Louis
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| Years Seminary: |
Theology II completed
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| E-mail: |
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| Favorite Saint: |
Not fair! Only one? If you pressed me, St. John Vianney would be very high up. He really loved his flock, and gave so much of himself. |
Blog: www.markostrowski.blogspot.com
My advice to men considering the priesthood:Running won’t do you any good! I ran cross-country in college, but it doesn’t help you run away from the seminary any better. If God is persistent, it’s a sign that you need to listen and give Him a chance. I would also reiterate what countless laymen have told me, namely that they never regretted going to seminary, and that it was a great experience for them.
Why I want to be a Priest: I have always wanted to serve God’s people, and consequently especially love the Good Shepherd parable. When I need to be re-energized I simply talk to people in the diocese, those who I will someday serve, and hope to lay down my life for. I want to help them, in whatever way I can, and I feel that God has put this on my heart since I was young. One of my greatest inspirations is Fr. Michael McGivney, who was truly a priest for the people.
Hobbies & Interests: Sacred music, the Royals, soccer, historical fiction, tennis, learning French, football, good grammar, and the Royals.
Influence: My parents, Fr. Valentine Young, FOCUS men, Jaime Zarse and Carl Baker, my FOCUS donors, and various other priests
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