Formation Stage: Propaedeutic
Diocese: Austin
Hometown: Mansfield, TX
Home Parish: St. Mary’s Catholic Center, College Station
Jaiden Thien Nguyen
At a young age in Massachusetts, I experienced a strong calling to the priesthood when the priest displayed the consecrated host, the Body of Christ. This moment was filled with reverence and awe, reminding me of Jesus’ great sacrifice. However, upon moving to Texas, everything seemed distant, and without the ability to drive, my church attendance was limited to Sundays. I thought I had lost my calling until I relocated to College Station for school. The familiar warmth I felt in Massachusetts church services returned, reigniting my sense of divine calling to the priesthood unexpectedly. Despite not being a native of the Diocese of Austin, I have experienced a sense of comfort and divine calling that has led me to desire to remain here.
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse
“And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’” – Matthew 4:19
Fun Fact
I worked in the medical field for 3-4 years.