Studying in Rome – Paulist Fr. Matt Berrios

Paulist Fr. Matt Berrios is currently living in Rome, Italy, where he is studying for an advanced degree on the Eastern Christian Churches. In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Fr. Matt reflects on his vocation story, the charism of the...

Live the Question – Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons

Paulist Fr. Tom Gibbons serves as the director of development and production at Paulist Productions in Los Angeles. In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Fr. Tom speaks about being a priest with a full-time job and how he strives to...

Harvest Already There – Paulist Fr. Bernard Campbell

In this conversation with Emanuele Sesta, Paulist Fr. Bernard Campbell discusses his life and ministry as an American priest in Italy. At the time of this interview in 2018, Fr. Bernie was the vice rector of St. Patrick's Catholic American...

Acting Justly with our God

Paulist Fr. Tim Sullivan has been a social justice-minded community type from the start. His upbringing is deeply influential on his ministry. His youth included extensive involvement in the Christian Family Movement that works to make parishes a "family of...

Bringing People Together – Paulist Fr. Jamie Baca

In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Paulist Fr. Jamie Baca speaks about his vocation story, ministry and discernment. Fr. Jamie serves as director of the University Catholic Center at UCLA. He also is one of the associate vocation directors for...

Priest and Collegiate Athletics Superfan

When Paulist Fr. Bob O'Donnell was in high school, he mentored young kids from the poor side of town by playing basketball with them once a month. Today he's still reaching out to young people through athletics--attending many of the...

In the Garden – Paulist Fr. Ted Vierra

In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Paulist Fr. Ted Vierra discusses his life, vocation story and ministry. Paulist Fr. Ted Vierra, age 89, has been a priest for 59 years. He lives at the Paulist rectory next to St. Paul...

A creative–and a priest

Growing up as an only child afforded Paulist Fr. Tom Holahan a huge imaginary world, where his creativity was nurtured. He loved the creative life and exploring the world so much that he couldn't see himself taking on the responsibility...

Journeying Together – Paulist Fr. Jerry Tully

In 2019, Paulist Fr. Gerard "Jerry" Tully is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination as a priest on May 14, 1994. Fr. Jerry, a Bronx native, serves as associate pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community in Los...

"Priesthood? No way, no how, not a chance, never…"

When Paulist Father Don Andrie consider changing from tech worker to priest, he asked his best friends to tell him how crazy he was. They thought it was a great idea. Though he was long involved in ministry, the idea...