Formation Stage: Propaedeutic
Diocese: Tyler
Hometown: Hallsville, TX
Home Parish: St. Mary’s, Longview
John Anthony Larry
My first attraction to and desire for the priesthood came when I was going into the eighth grade. I was blessed to witness a priest sacrifice and love others in a manner that was purely by the grace of God. Seeing his witness, I thought to myself, “If this is what it means to be a priest, that’s what I want to do.” That draw to the priesthood persisted throughout my high school career, then finally became clear as a calling in my time at Texas A&M. From there I, with God’s grace, responded to the call.
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse
“He who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I myself conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.” – Revelation 3:21
Fun Fact
I have hiked a volcano!