Name:Thomas Whittingham Class: Pre-Theology II

Parish: Saint Agatha-Saint James, Philadelphia

What year did you enter the seminary? 2006

What did you do prior to seminary entrance?
Statistician – Data Analyst for an Alcohol/Drug Treatment Center researching new treatment techniques.

What influenced your decision to enter the seminary?
Family, friends, priests and my own time in prayer.

Why do you want to be a priest?
I believe this is my vocation, the path God has given to me where I can serve Him best and be most happy at the same time.

What did your family and friends think about your decision to enter the seminary?
They were very supportive. Some were a little surprised at first, but with a little time they were very supportive.

What do you do for fun?
Biking, reading, politics and morality/culture debates.

Who is your favorite Saint?
Saint Thomas Aquinas

What advice would you give to a young man thinking about the seminary?
Get to know Jesus – especially through the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.