After 10 years as an institute, we have found that {Tolle Lege} has played an instrumental role in the discernment process of so many people. We are humbled by the Lord using our institute to draw people closer to Himself, and we want to offer a place where others can pray for those members of the {TL} community who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Below is a list of members from our community who are currently in formation.
Arthur BodenschatzSummer Staff 2019-2022
Year: 2nd Theology Place of Formation: St. Mary Seminary Favorite Philosopher: Gabriel Marcel Favorite Theologian: St. Augustine Favorite Memory of {TL}: Witnessing how the teens are visibly different after they have spent time with the Eucharist. Whether it be in Mass, Night Prayer with Adoration, or XLT, Jesus touched their hearts every time and it was a gift to witness. Jacob and Kayla BrentTL Class of 2014
State of Life (Vocation): Marriage 8/3/2019 Career/Occupation: Musicians Complete Higher Studies at: Kent State (Jacob); Mercyhurst, Kent (Kayla) Favorite Memory of {TL}: Singing around the campfire! Pranks with Jon Hawkins... |
Dc. Michael GarvinClass of 2014 and Summer Staff 2016-2019
Year: 5th Theology Place of Formation: St. Mary Seminary Favorite Philosopher: Aristotle Favorite Theologian: St. John Paul II Favorite Memory of {TL}: When I made TL: We went to an Indians Game one evening and as we were walking out of the Cathedral parking lot, we happened to run into Bishop Lennon, who was delighted to see us. He wasn't able to join us for the game, but that was one of the first times I saw the Bishop out "in public," so to speak, which was really cool for me at the time. As a part of the TL Team: One week I led the group downtown to public square to burn some time, but I had no idea what we would do. We ended up having an impromptu talent show / dance off and learned about "gettin' donuts with my Jesus." I have many fantastic memories from TL as a staff member, but this tops the list. |
Fred del GuidiceClass of 2015
Year: Theology 2 Place of Formation: Mount St. Mary Seminary Favorite Philosopher: Aristotle Favorite Theologian: St. Thomas Aquinas Favorite Memory of {TL}: My favorite memory was meeting the other students and hanging out with them. In the course of a week, we grew so close together and it was amazing to be so united in our desire to know the Lord, love Him and serve others. |
Fr. Nik Guiney, CSCClass of 2013
Order: Congregation of Holy Cross Place of Formation: Moreau Seminary for the Congregation of Holy Cross Favorite Philosopher: Jacques Maritan Favorite Theologian: Hans Urs von Balthasar Favorite Memory of {TL}: I loved creating friendships with other attendees and being able to explore both deep questions and Cleveland together Dc. Jon HawkinsSummer Staff 2015-2018
Year: 4th Theology Place of Formation: St. Mary Seminary Favorite Philosopher: Msgr. Robert Sokolowski Favorite Theologian: Fr. Joe Koopman Favorite Memory of {TL}: Sitting down at the end of each amazing day and processing the day with everyone, taking time to recognize God's presence in everyone's lives. Daniel JordanClass of 2021
Year: Sophomore Place of Formation: Borromeo Seminary Favorite Philosopher: Dr. Joel Johnson Favorite Theologian: St. Charles Borromeo Favorite memory of {TL}: Superman prayer at lunch at the Harp. |
Sean NevilleSummer Staff 2017-2021
Year: 3rd Theology (Pastoral Year) Place of Formation: St. Mary Seminary Favorite Philosopher: Étienne Gilson Favorite Theologian: St. Thomas Aquinas Favorite Memory of {TL}: There is some universal connection between singing and Thursday of Tolle Lege across all the weeks. Whether it's singing in the van rides, singing in the chapel at St. Ann, singing by the bonfire, or singing "Gettin Donuts with my Jesus" in the caske, there is always a lot of singing on Thursday, and those are my favorite memories. Dc. Kyle RosserClass of 2015
Year: 4th Theology Place of Formation: St. Mary Seminary Favorite Philosopher: Erasmus Favorite Theologian: John Paul the Great Favorite memory of {TL}: Being introduced to the Liturgy of the Hours. I was so enamored by the Breviary that as soon as I got home from {TL}, I bought a copy of Christian Prayer and began my great love for the Church’s daily prayer. Lucas TorresClass of 2o22
Year: First-Year Place of Formation: Borromeo Seminary Favorite Philosopher: Plato Favorite Theologian: St. Thérèse of Lisieux Favorite Memory of {TL}: Art Museum Matthew WasinskiClass of 2021
Year: Sophomore Place of Formation: Borromeo Seminary Favorite Philosopher: Paul Ricœur Favorite Theologian: St. Pope John Paul II Favorite memory of {TL}: Fr. Bouhall's legendary handstand and Fr. Klonowski's teachings on Chronic Joy. |