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This small town Gloversville, N.Y., kid never dreamed he'd study theology in Rome for four years on his path to becoming a Catholic priest. Over time, the excitement of the Eternal City helped ease the feeling of isolation from family and friends. But just weeks before his ordination to the priesthood, his spiritual director shocked him by saying he was an unfit candidate and should bow out. Listen how he overcame this blow and went on to serve as a priest for 53 years (and counting).
By Fr. Scott VanDerveer4.9
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This small town Gloversville, N.Y., kid never dreamed he'd study theology in Rome for four years on his path to becoming a Catholic priest. Over time, the excitement of the Eternal City helped ease the feeling of isolation from family and friends. But just weeks before his ordination to the priesthood, his spiritual director shocked him by saying he was an unfit candidate and should bow out. Listen how he overcame this blow and went on to serve as a priest for 53 years (and counting).