Formation Stage: Discipleship
Class: Pre-Theology I
Diocese: Austin
Hometown: Jefferson, MD
Home Parish: St. Mary’s Catholic Center, College Station
DAVID CHARLES NELLE
The first glimpse I had at discerning my vocation was an inkling while I was on a retreat in middle school, but afterwards, I dismissed it as “retreat high.” As I grew more in my faith during college, however, I could no longer ignore what I was feeling and began to seriously discern entering seminary. I continued to discern after I graduated from Texas A&M and moved to Florida, until the spring of 2023, when, by God’s grace, I was able to apply.
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse
“Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you.” – Isaiah 43:4
Fun Fact
I was on the human powered submarine team while in college.