Matthew Bonfadini

Formation Stage

Propaedeutic Year

Home Parish

St. Kilian, Mission Viejo

Seminary

St. John's Seminary

Favorite Saint(s)

St. Jude

Favorite Book or Movie

Harry Potter and Lord of the rings

Favorite Hobby

Video games, spending time with family and friends

Background

What are some of the factors that led to your decision to enter the seminary and discern the question of a vocation to the priesthood?

Inner reflection, life experiences, faith in God

Who are some of the people who influenced your decision to enter the seminary? What is it about them that assisted you?

My Godmother, she’s always been very religious and very close with God.

Describe the moment that you knew you wanted to take the next steps to become a priest?

While getting my degree I had a moment where I needed to pursue seminary, whether it is what is meant for me or not. I have faith that God wants me in this position right now.