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Meet our Seminarians
  • Andrew (Drew) Niklason
  • Andrew D’Andrea
  • Andrew Lee
  • Brent Jenkins
  • Camden Short
  • Connor Kleb
  • Daniel Moreno
  • Daniel Usewick
  • Didier Nformi
  • Ethan Williams
  • Evan Bond
  • Gabriel Gaudet
  • John Anthony Buono
  • John Mullin
  • John Murphy
  • Jonathan Amgott
  • Jonathon Davies
  • Joseph Chester
  • Joshua Muñoz
  • Kieran Koch, YA
  • Kolbe Tucker
  • Luke Helbling
  • Luke Lenhard
  • Matthew Wright
  • Michael Gibbons
  • Michael Steger
  • Nicholas Farmer
  • Peter Bockrath
  • Peter Darnell
  • Reginald Mbiydzengeh
  • Reverend Alfredo Tuesta
  • Reverend Andrew Lewandowski
  • Reverend Christian Njodzela
  • Reverend Emmanuel Carreno-Garcia
  • Reverend John Fimmuchime
  • Reverend John Meyerhofer
  • Reverend Jordan Evans
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Our seminarians come from all over the diocese and in some cases outside of it. They come from large families and small ones, some right out of high school and others after starting a career. They are responding to a call from God to enter seminary, not knowing what might come after that. Get to know them here, as well as when they are serving in your parishes or at diocesan events. See what they have to say about discerning their vocation. Pray for them as they continue to discern God’s call and prepare themselves to be our future priests.

Learn about the formation they receive.

Download the 2025-26 poster of our seminarians.

Click below to meet our seminarians

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Jonathan Amgott

St. Charles Borromeo

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Peter Bockrath

St. John the Baptist

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Tibor Baksy

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Evan Bond

Nativity

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Tyler Boreani

Sacred Heart of Jesus

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John Anthony Buono

St. Agnes

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Joseph Chester

St. John the Evangelist

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Andrew D’Andrea

St. John the Baptist

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Jonathon Davies

St. Katharine Drexel

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Peter Darnell

Cathedral of St. Thomas More

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Nick Farmer

Our Lady of Hope

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Gabriel Gaudet

St. Agnes

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Michael Gibbons

St. Agnes

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Rev. Mr. James Harbour, YA

All Saints/Youth Apostles

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Luke Helbling

St. Patrick

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Brent Jenkins

St. John the Beloved

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Connor Kleb

Holy Trinity

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Kieran Koch, YA

St. Leo the Great/Youth Apostles

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Andrew Lee

St. Charles Borromeo

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Rev. Mr. Donghan Lee

St. Paul Chung

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Luke Lenhard

St. Jude

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Rev. Mr. Sean Mazary, YA

Holy Trinity/Youth Apostles

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Reginald Mbiydzengeh

Diocese of Kumbo

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Rev. Mr. Eric McDade, YA

St. Mark/Youth Apostles

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Daniel Moreno

St. Patrick

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John Mullin

St. John the Evangelist

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Joshua Muñoz

Holy Family

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John Murphy

St. Rita

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Didier Nformi

Diocese of Kumbo

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Andrew (Drew) Niklason

St. James

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Thomas Patchan

St. Veronica

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Camden Short

All Saints

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Rev. Mr. Alexander Solsma

The Basilica of St. Mary

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Michael Steger

Holy Spirit

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Rev. Mr. Teko Teko-Agbo

Queen of Apostles

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Kolbe Tucker

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Daniel Usewick

St. Rita

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Ethan Williams

Our Lady of the Valley

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Matthew Wright

Sacred Heart of Jesus

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Rev. Mr. Aaron Zanca

The Basilica of St. Mary

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Jonathan Amgott

St. Charles Borromeo Parish

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Joseph Angsten

All Saints

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Rev. Mr. Timothy Banach

St. Charles Borromeo

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John Anthony Buono

St. Agnes

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Rev. Mr. Emmanuel Carreño-Garcia

St. John Bosco

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Joseph Chester

St. John the Evangelist Parish

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Rev. Mr. Joseph Connor

St. Rita

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Andrew D’Andrea

St. John the Baptist

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Peter Darnell

Cathedral of St. Thomas More Parish

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Rev. Mr. Jordan Evans

St. John the Evangelist

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Nick Farmer

Our Lady of Hope

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Rev. Mr. John Fimmuchime

Diocese of Kumbo/St. Louis

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Andrew Garcia

St. John the Baptist

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Gabriel Gaudet

St. Agnes

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Michael Gibbons

St. Agnes

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Rev. Mr. Raymond Goins

St. Joseph, Herndon

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Jim Harbour

Youth Apostles

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Luke Helbling

St. Patrick

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Connor Kleb

Holy Trinity

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Donghan Lee

St. Paul Chung

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Luke Lenhard

St. Jude

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Rev. Mr. Andrew Lewandowski

St. Francis de Sales, Purcellville

rev. mr. richard malebranche

Rev. Mr. Richard Malebranche

St. Katharine Drexel

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Sean Mazary

Youth Apostles

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Eric McDade

Youth Apostles

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Rev. Mr. John Meyerhofer

Our Lady of Hope

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Daniel Moreno

St. Patrick Parish

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Joshua Muñoz

Holy Family

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John Murphy

St. Rita

rev. mr. christian njodzela

Rev. Mr. Christian Njodzela

Diocese of Kumbo/St. Andrew the Apostle

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Paul Rhee

St. Paul Chung

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Rev. Mr. Michael Sampson

St. Charles Borromeo

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Alex Solsma

The Basilica of St. Mary

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Teko Teko-Agbo

Queen of Apostles Parish

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Kolbe Tucker

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Rev. Mr. Alfredo Tuesta

St. Louis

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Aaron Zanca

Basilica of St. Mary


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Meet Rev. Mr. James “Jim” Harbour, — ordained to t Meet Rev. Mr. James “Jim” Harbour, — ordained to the diaconate on April 26, 2025, and continuing his journey toward the priesthood with a heart rooted in prayer, service, and trust in God’s plan.

A consecrated member of the Youth Apostles community since 2017, Deacon Jim has served in parish and campus ministry, accompanying young people in their faith and helping them encounter the love of Christ. His path to seminary was marked by years of discernment, a commitment to consecrated life, and a desire to follow wherever God leads.

Drawn especially to the ministry of reconciliation, Deacon Jim sees the opportunity to hear confessions and witness God’s mercy as both a humbling and joyful gift. Inspired by St. John Bosco’s love for youth, devotion to Mary, and commitment to the Eucharist, he hopes to bring the heart of Jesus to all those he serves.

His advice for those discerning a vocation: pursue God first. “Regardless of vocation, all that matters, in the end, is that you are a beloved son of a loving God.”

Please join us in praying for Deacon Jim as he continues preparing for priestly ministry.
Meet Rev. Mr. Alexander Solsma — ordained to the d Meet Rev. Mr. Alexander Solsma — ordained to the diaconate on April 26, 2025, and continuing his preparation for priestly ministry with gratitude for God’s providence and a deep love for the Church.

Born and raised in Iowa, Deacon Alex worked as a journalist, broadcaster, and communications professional before answering God’s call to seminary formation. Most recently, he served as Director of Communications and Evangelization at the Basilica of Saint Mary, helping share the Gospel and tell the stories of faith throughout the Diocese of Arlington.

Through years of prayer, frequent reception of the sacraments, and attentive listening to the Lord’s voice, Deacon Alex experienced a growing conviction that God was calling him to the priesthood.

An avid reader, runner, traveler, and college football enthusiast, Deacon Alex draws inspiration from the witness of modern saints and holy leaders who faithfully proclaimed Christ in the world. He encourages young men who sense a call to the priesthood to pay attention to the desires God has placed on their hearts and to entrust that discernment to prayer.

Please join us in praying for Deacon Alex as he continues his journey toward the priesthood and prepares to serve the people of God.
Meet Rev. Mr. Donghan “Stan” Lee — ordained to the Meet Rev. Mr. Donghan “Stan” Lee — ordained to the diaconate on April 26, 2025, and continuing his journey toward the priesthood with humility, perseverance, and trust in God’s guidance.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Northern Virginia, Deacon Stan first encountered seminary life through the Quo Vadis discernment group, where his desire to explore God’s call began to grow. A graduate of VCU with a degree in psychology, he now hopes to dedicate his life to serving others under the Lord’s direction.
Inspired by St. Andrew Kim Taegon — the first Korean Catholic priest — and encouraged by the words of St. Padre Pio, “Pray, hope, and don’t worry,” Deacon Stan reminds young men discerning a vocation to remain patient and persistent as they seek God’s will.
Meet Rev. Mr. Eric McDade, — ordained to the diaco Meet Rev. Mr. Eric McDade, — ordained to the diaconate on April 26, 2025, and preparing to continue serving the Church with joy, humor, and a deep love for Christ.

A lover of family, friends, skiing, sports, and his hometown Baltimore Ravens, Deacon Eric is especially inspired by St. Philip Neri and his joyful spirit in difficult circumstances. He encourages young men discerning a vocation to seek strong spiritual guidance and deepen their relationship with God through prayer and the sacraments.

Please join us in praying for Deacon Eric as he continues his journey toward the priesthood.
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