Formation Stage: Propaedeutic
Diocese: Austin
Hometown: Plano, TX
Home Parish: Our Lady of Wisdom University Parish, San Marcos
Jonathan “Cole” Leonard
I had the grace of converting to the Catholic Church during my time at Texas State University where I also got involved with Fellowship of Catholic University Students and started to lead my own bible study. Through teaching others about the faith and my daily holy hour came the beginning of my call to the priesthood, which grew over the span of a year before I decided to give our vocation director a call to get some answers. After a few meetings, a visit to the seminary, and some nervous tears, I decided to answer the call, and I am excited to start my first year here at Holy Trinity Seminary!
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13
Fun Fact
I have played cello for the last 13 years!