Reverend Mr. Tyler Bandura: Fourth Theology
Deacon Tyler J. Bandura is currently in fourth theology at St. Mary Seminary in Baltimore, Md., and was ordained to the diaconate Dec. 18, 2012. He graduated from Gannon University, Erie, in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in social work.
Tyler, a parishioner of Christ, Prince of Peach Parish, Ford City, has been a seminarian with the Diocese of Greensburg since 2005, and completed his minor seminary formation at St. Mark Seminary in Erie.
You can watch the seminarian video series as Tyler speaks about the joys and challenges of his seminary journey, as well as the importance of the prayers and support offered by the people of the diocese.
You can also read about Tyler’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land and about his ordination to the diaconate.
Reverend Mr. Matthew Morelli: Fourth Theology
Deacon Matthew J. Morelli, a parishioner of St. James Parish, New Alexandria, was ordained to the diaconate Dec. 18, 2012. He has been a seminarian with the diocese since 2007 after graduating from Grove City College, Erie, with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He completed his minor seminary formation at St. Mark Seminary, as well as philosophy courses at nearby Gannon University.
Matthew is currently in fourth theology at the Theological College, while studying at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He has been in the diocesan program of priestly formation since 2007.
You can read Matthew's blog as he writes about the unexpected graces of his journey, as well as the difference between being a tourist and a pilgrim, and his first year in Rome.
You can also see Matthew in action during his summer appointment at St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Kittanning, and read about his ordination to the diaconate.
Reverend Mr. Daniel Ulishney: Fourth Theology
Deacon Daniel J. Ulishney is a parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Greensburg and was ordained to the diaconate Dec. 18, 2012. He is a 2009 graduate of Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio, where he earned a bachelor's degree in catechetics, theology and philosophy.
He completed his minor seminary formation in the pre-theologate program at Franciscan University.
Daniel is currently a fourth year theologian at the Theological College, while studying at the Catholic University of America. He entered the diocesan program of priestly formation in 2009.
You can read Daniel's blog as he writes about Blessed John Paul II’s beatification, Lent, lectoring at St. Peter’s Basilica, prayer, studying in Rome, and the importance of family.
You can also read about Daniel’s summer appointment and view pictures of his recent ordination to the diaconate.
Anthony Klimko: Second Theology
Anthony J. Klimko, a native of Uniontown, recently completed his pre-theology program at St. Mark Seminary and Gannon University. Currently, he is a second year theologian at the Pontifical North American College, while studying at the Gregorian University.
He is a 1997 graduate of Edinboro University with a bachelor's degree in media arts. After working in the field for 12 years, Anthony became a seminarian for the diocese in 2009. He is a member of St. Joseph Parish, Uniontown.
You can watch the seminarian video series as Anthony speaks about what prompted him to enter the seminary, and what excites him about his seminary journey towards priesthood.
You can also read about Anthony’s hosting his family during their visit to Rome and beginning his second year at the North American College.
James Morley: Second Theology
James B. Morley is a parishioner of St. Vincent Basilica Parish, Latrobe. He is a 2008 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Oakland, where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. James recently completed his minor seminary formation at St. Mark Seminary, while graduating from Gannon University with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy.
James is a second year theologian at St. Mary Seminary in Baltimore.
You can watch the seminarian video series as James speaks about who has helped him to understand God's call in his life, and what prompted him to enter the seminary.
You can also read about his and Eric Dinga’s installation as lector at St. Mary Seminary.
Eric Dinga: Second Theology
Eric J. Dinga entered the priestly formation program in 2007 after graduating from Ford City High School. A parishioner of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Eric, finished his minor seminary assignment at St. Mark Seminary, and graduated from Gannon University with his bachelor’s degree in philosophy.
Eric is a second theologian at St. Mary Seminary.
Read more about Eric's description of a typical day in the seminary.
Ryan Ravis: First Theology
Ryan C. Ravis is a parishioner of Sacred Heart Parish in Youngstown. He is a 2003 graduate of Greater Latrobe High School, and began his college studies at Westmoreland County Community College. Ryan was accepted into the priestly formation program for the diocese in 2009 and recently graduated from Gannon University, and completed his college seminary formation at St. Mark Seminary.
Ryan is a first year theologian at St. Mary Seminary in Baltimore.
You can watch the seminarian video series as Ryan speaks about what prompted him to enter the seminary, and how those closest to him reacted to his decision to enter the seminary.
Daniel Carr: Pre-Theology I
Daniel E. Carr is our newest diocesan seminarian, entering the priestly formation program in 2012.
A parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Daniel is a graduate of Hempfield Area High School and St. Vincent College in 2006.
Daniel has been assigned to St. Mark Seminary and Gannon University, Erie in order to begin a formation process that prepares him for major seminary and his continuing discernment of priesthood.
