Formation Stage: Propaedeutic
Archdiocese: Boston
Hometown: Melrose, MA
Home Parish: St. Patrick, Stoneham
Paul Gerard Simko
My faith life began to flourish at the University of Dallas, where I completed two years. Alongside academics and religious life on campus, my activity with Opus Dei increased. Friendship became a source and encouragement for my faith and calling as I found fullness of life in friendship at UD. In Mass, I was struck by a rediscovery of the Eucharistic sacrifice, the reality and meaning of which came upon me as never before. Then during a summer of service, I was filled with the desire to bring together souls and the Eucharist.
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse
“‘Our Father who art in Heaven!’ Oh, how beautiful it is … to have a father in Heaven!” – St. John-Marie Vianney
Fun Fact
My family enjoys camping in winter.