Brother Justin

I was born and raised in Totowa, New Jersey. I am 21 years old and the oldest of five children. My undergraduate degree was completed at the University of Notre Dame, my favorite place in the world. I majored in Philosophy and double-minored in Medieval Studies and Philosophy within Catholic Tradition.

I was raised Catholic and was inspired by priests in both New Jersey and Notre Dame to consider discerning a vocation to the priesthood. The call of the Dominicans to preach the Gospel for the salvation of souls was a great attraction for me because of my love of oratory and Truth. The reputation of the Friars Preachers as the “thinkers of the Church” was also very appealing. One other attraction to the Order was her saints. I am especially in admiration of St. Thomas Aquinas, the great Doctor of the Church. I also have special devotions to Pope St. Pius V and St. Catherine of Siena. Right now, I think that I would like to be involved in a parish ministry, but I am excited about all of the ministries that are taken up by Dominicans in the Province of St. Joseph. I enjoy reading, swimming, softball and raquetball. I also enjoy watching sports, especially Notre Dame football. Go Irish!

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