Name: Michael Speziale Class: III Theology

Parish: Saint David, Willow Grove

What year did you enter the seminary?
Fall 2001

What did you do prior to seminary entrance?
Went to high school – worked.

What influenced your decision to enter the seminary?
The combination of good priests and people that God placed in my life to step up and answer the call.

Why do you want to be a priest?
To bring as many people to Christ and eternal life as possible.

What did your family and friends think about your decision to enter the seminary?
In the beginning, some doubted, questioned and were not too supportive but as time went by, I think they saw I was happy in this life and have been very supportive.

What do you do for fun?
Watch and play all sports, hang out with friends, laugh and joke around.

Who is your favorite Saint?
My patron saint, Saint Michael.

What advice would you give to a young man thinking about the seminary?
Come home to what God is calling you to do. By stepping up and trusting in God’s plan you will be truly happy and complete.