Theology III - Finished

 Theology III - Finished
May 16, 2024

I have done a very poor job of updating my blog this past year. In fact, it was at the end of last school year that I updated everyone. Looking back at the year it is not surprising, as the year was very full and preparations were underway for the next step. So below, I will try to summarize the year in review. 

Summer 2023

Last summer, I spent my days and weeks at the Cathedral of the Epiphany doing rigorous Spanish studies. I had in-person class for 3 hours each morning and 2 hours online each afternoon. While it was a challening summer and classes took a lot of energy, I enjoyed getting to know the people of the parish better and spending time in the diocese is always good. 

Fall 2023

The Fall semester flew by quickly. While it had it's challenges, classes were interesting and kept my busy. This past year, I also served at the Student Life Assocaition President for Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. The SLA oversees many of the student organizations at the Seminary and acts a liason to the administration on behalf of the student body. Working as President of the SLA allowed me to hone my listening skills and really meet men where they are at. Our biggest project was some minor renovations in our student center. 

Spring 2024

This Spring Semester was full of many blessings. Ever-present was a strong sense of gratitude for where I have been and how much I have accomplished and been formed since the beginning of this experience. Classes provided a great opportunity to synthesize much of what has been learned over the past 5 years. The semester ended on a good note, saying the normal good byes to men who are being ordained or leaving the Seminary. 

Ordination

As many of you know, I will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on June 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Sioux City. My time in Seminary has flown by. These past five years have had their challenges, but have been filled with more blessings than can be added up and counted. So thank you to everyone who has prayed for and supported me for the past five years. Your constant prayers and support got me to this point! Please continue to pray for me as I am ordained to serve God and His Church. 

Pax et bonum,
Jake Rosenmeyer