Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary

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It’s never too late to respond to a call from God, and Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary is the podcast created for men considering a vocation to the priesthood, as well as those who support their journey of discernment. Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary is the national seminary that specializes in preparing men ages 30-65 to enter the priesthood. Join Monsignor Bill Fay on the 23rd of each month for Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary. For more information, visit https://www.psjs.edu/

  1. JAN 23

    Episode 44: ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Rev. Maurice Culver ‘20

    In this month’s episode, Msgr. Bill Fay has an insightful conversation with alumnus Rev. Maurice Culver of the Diocese of St. Augustine in Florida. Fr. Moe shares with us his experience of being a new priest in his Diocese - What has the first five years of priestly ministry been like for Fr. Moe? What has been most fun? You will hear how throughout his journey to priesthood, Fr. Moe was “taking care of God’s people by taking care of people.” From a physician/Medical Officer for the United States Navy to professor to permanent deacon to priesthood, Fr. Moe has always positioned himself to take care of people. How did he know the priesthood was where he needed to be? Where GOD needed him to be? Listen to this great conversation and hear what happens - and what is possible - when a man is formed at Pope St. John XXIII and is ordained to be a priest in service to God and His Church.

    22 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    Episode 43: ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Rev. Anthony Hamaty ‘20 | Rev. Anthony Hamaty, Diocese of St. Augustine

    In this new episode, Msgr. Bill Fay invited recent alumnus Rev. Anthony Hamaty of the Diocese of St. Augustine to have a conversation and to share with us his experience of being a priest in the Diocese of St. Augustine in Florida. Before becoming a priest, Fr. Anthony was a pediatrician for close to 30 years. Listen to this episode and hear what happens and what is possible when a man is formed at Pope St. John XXIII and is ordained to be a priest in service to God and His Church.

    23 min

  3. 11/24/2025

    Episode 42: God’s Grace, a Brotherhood…and Cooking! | Louis Namugera, Archdiocese of Boston

    In this episode, we are introduced to seminarian Louis Namugera who is studying to be a priest for the Archdiocese of Boston. Louis has a motivating journey that begins in Uganda, Africa. Hear how he made his way to Boston and why the city is a good fit for him, a place where he “feels at home.” Msgr. Bill Fay and Louis talk about priestly formation but also dive into what hobbies Louis enjoys, how they enrich his journey at the Seminary and prepare him for the demands of priesthood. Louis talks about his appreciation for the supportive environment at Pope St. John XXIII and how this experience is refreshing and helps to inspire his discernment. After hearing his vocation story, you will understand why Louis says about the men in formation with him, “They are all brothers to me.” Before entering PSJS, Louis studied accounting and finance in Uganda, East Africa, and spent time working at a bank. He soon found that his heart was yearning for something more fulfilling. Louis resumed discerning his childhood sacerdotal vocation in 2018. Discernment brings him closer to the sacred altar of Jesus, filling his life with purpose and joy. He stays connected to the people of God through his kindness and cheerful presence. “I am drawn to the Archdiocese of Boston and Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary because of the presence of a hospitable Ugandan community nearby, the rich cultural connections, and the vibrant diversity within the archdiocese…making it the ideal place for me to continue my journey with joy and grace.”

    19 min

  4. 10/24/2025

    Episode 41: “It’s Okay to Take Some Help.” | Deacon Christopher Aubrey, Diocese of Worcester

    Deacon Chris Aubrey attended a seminary once. After three years of formation studies, he found that continuing would require a level of financial resources that at the time he just did not have. He went back to the workforce as a mechanic. It was 13 years later, and on the threshold of marriage, that he knew he needed to return to formation and determine God’s true will for him. He is now a Deacon and will soon be ordained a priest in the spring of 2026. As a mechanic, Dcn. Chris was trained to take things apart and put them back together. Would that apply to his vocation, too? To his life’s purpose? Listen to this episode and hear how Dcn. Chris learned that “it’s okay to take some help.” One way he repays that help – fixing the cars of his fellow seminarians! This is a great episode about friendship, transformative moments, and the constant capacity to learn, and learn some more. Dcn. Chris also has great advice for men considering the priesthood. Enjoy this episode and consider your own vocation in life. Before entering PSJS, Deacon Chris was working in the local Worcester, Massachusetts area doing carpentry, general building and construction and mechanical work. He also owned and operated a small trucking company where he hauled asphalt during the warm seasons and plowed the highway in the winters. Chris learned the automotive trade in high school and went on to specialize in GM vehicles through a college program. “I worked at a dealership for a few years before discovering that I wanted to learn more about my faith and catholic philosophy… [Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary] is a great place with many diverse personalities and occupations, but the common way of following Christ every day is a great joy shared by all.”

    19 min

  5. 09/23/2025

    Episode 40: Service and Perseverance | Deacon Paul Landi, Diocese of Beaumont

    Deacon Paul Landi is a cradle Catholic from the great state of Texas but his road to formation for priesthood was not a straight one. In this episode, Msgr. Bill Fay talks with Deacon Paul about his prior life of service as a firefighter and paramedic in Houston. How did he become a seminarian for the Diocese of Beaumont? What is it like to trade a life of dedicated service helping people in their time of physical need for a new life of service that will encourage people’s spiritual well-being and relationship with God? How do the two lives intersect? Hear about Deacon Paul’s bumpy journey that led him to where he is today. He also addresses a common question often asked by older discerners for priesthood: Is it me that wants this or is it God that wants this? Tune in and be inspired by Deacon Paul’s perseverance. Hear how he now uses his leadership skills from his previous life as a firefighter to impact the seminarian experience and prepare himself and his formation brothers for priesthood. Paul began his career as a firefighter and paramedic at 20 years old. He has a 27-year-old son, and two stepdaughters, 33 and 27. He retired from The Bellaire Fire Department (near Houston) as a Captain in June 2022, after 31 years of service. Deacon Paul is completing his final year of formation at the Seminary before his ordination to priesthood in the spring of 2026.

    18 min

  6. 08/23/2025

    Episode 39: Happiness vs. Contentment | Deacon John Ippolito, Archdiocese of New York

    What led Deacon John Ippolito of the Archdiocese of New York to a decision to connect with his Vocation Director one January night and awaken the journey that will now lead him to priesthood? He sits down with Msgr. Bill Fay to talk about it being never too late to explore God’s call to priesthood. How can you respond to the “gravitational pull” that you suspect is God guiding you to where He needs you to go and be? Hear Dcn. John explain his decision to investigate the “tug” he could no longer put aside and how that decision has led to a surprising contentment. He also speaks about the strength of the formation program at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary and the leadership skills instilled in seminarians to ensure their preparedness for ministry. Born and raised in Staten Island, New York, Deacon John worked in the area of rehabilitation before entering PSJS. He worked as both a Rehabilitation Practitioner and a Director of Rehabilitation with experience treating patients who sustained spinal cord injuries and cerebral vascular accidents. He is completing his final year of formation before ordination to priesthood in the spring of 2026.

    19 min

  7. 07/23/2025

    Episode 38: Discovering the Full Truth | Deacon Stephen Baruffi, Archdiocese of Boston

    Have you ever thought the door has closed for you to become a priest even though God is persistent in asking you to consider it? Deacon Stephen Baruffi of the Archdiocese of Boston will tell you the door is open, and it is truly never too late. Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary is a special place of formation just outside of Boston that exists to form mature candidates for priesthood. Listen to this episode and hear about the experiences that Deacon Stephen has had that will undoubtedly complement his next step, ordination to priesthood in 2026. He speaks with podcast host Msgr. Bill Fay about his life in the military, his career, his marriage, and his hobbies. How did practicing Japanese martial arts lead him to the doors of the Seminary to study for diocesan priesthood? This is a great discussion about the many experiences that have shaped Deacon Stephen and helped place him in his current reality. He is in a supportive environment studying to be a diocesan priest where he finds himself with Jesus “changing into the person I was meant to be, not the person I tried to be before.” Learn more about Deacon Stephen in this episode and learn how it’s never too late. Prior to retirement and entering the Seminary, Deacon Stephen worked as an international legal consultant with a focus on the Asia Pacific and Western European regions. He raised a family and accompanied his late wife on her journey as she transitioned to eternal life. In August, Deacon Stephen will return to finish his final year of formation and is scheduled to be ordained a priest in spring 2026.

    17 min

  8. 06/23/2025

    Episode 37: Lift Each Other Up | Deacon Robert Rooney, Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas

    This month, Msgr. Bill Fay sits down with Deacon Robert Rooney, a third-year seminarian in formation for the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas. We learn from Deacon Bob about experiences that have shaped his current road to priesthood, like growing up on a farm and his pursuit of a career as a lawyer. What, and who, inspired him to become a priest? Did his interest and participation in outdoor hobbies influence his discernment process? Deacon Bob also shares with us his surprising discovery as a seminarian at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary. The men in formation forgo a competitive spirit and instead lift each other up to be their absolute best as they seek to serve God and His Church. Deacon Bob also shares his advice for discerners. Perhaps a visit to the seminary could be in store for you? Find out more when you listen to this next episode. Before Deacon Bob entered the doors at Pope St. John XXIII, he practiced civil law for thirty years, as a litigator and trial lawyer. He practiced out of Kansas City though the practice was national in scope. Roughly the last 15 years of his career was focused on the defense of cases in the areas of environmental law and toxic tort. Deacon Bob will return to the Seminary in August to complete the formation program. He anticipates his ordination to priesthood in spring 2026.

    23 min
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It’s never too late to respond to a call from God, and Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary is the podcast created for men considering a vocation to the priesthood, as well as those who support their journey of discernment. Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary is the national seminary that specializes in preparing men ages 30-65 to enter the priesthood. Join Monsignor Bill Fay on the 23rd of each month for Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary. For more information, visit https://www.psjs.edu/

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