Formation Stage: Discipleship
Class: Discipleship II
Diocese: Austin
Hometown: Austin, TX
Home Parish: St. William, Round Rock
Juan Pablo Basualdo
I have felt a tug toward the priesthood since I was young. As I grew in my relationship with Christ and with Our Lady, I had a growing desire to radically give him my life. During high school, I realized that I felt unfree to date and my heart was conflicted. It was not until I met other discerning men in college that my longing for a celibate vocation grew and I was able to freely respond to the Lord and his invitation. I am excited to continue to grow in brotherhood and intimate love of Christ through continued, deliberate discernment at Holy Trinity Seminary.
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse
“I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for without me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5
Fun Fact
I summited a mountain in Durango, Colorado.