Formation Stage: Discipleship
Class: Discipleship III
Diocese: Lafayette
Hometown: Scott, LA
Home Parish: Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Lafayette
JOHN MICHAEL FRUGÉ, JR.
My vocation was discovered in a retreat during my junior year. We had all-night adoration, and during my hour, I remember asking God what he wanted me to do. Almost instantly, I had a thought, “Would you consider being a priest?” I knew that I had this call, but I did not want to answer his call, so I ran from the idea of seminary until later in my senior year. Only by continuing to go to adoration during my time in high school did I come to realize that God was really calling me to consider the priesthood. Thus, I decided to speak with my vocation director, and the rest is history.
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse
“Music, great music, relaxes the mind, awakens profound sentiments and is, as it were, a natural invitation to raise one’s mind and heart to God in every situation of human existence, both joyful and sad. Music can become prayer.” – Pope Benedict XVI
Fun Fact
I emceed the Mass of a Polish king, which was celebrated by the cardinal who was Pope St. John Paul II’s personal secretary.