On Wednesday, September 5th, 2007, St. Patrick’s welcomed Seminarian John Ryan to serve his pastoral year in our parish.  A native of West Islip, John realized God’s call on his life many years ago.  He responded by leading a simple and prayerful life, working in the service industry.  He has lived in many different parts of the country including Alaska, Seattle, Denver, New Mexico, San Francisco and Manhattan.  He and his brother opened two successful coffee shops on Long Island’s North Fork.  For a time, John felt his calling would lead him to a monastic community, but he eventually felt a profound pull toward the Church and the priesthood.  John lived and worked at St. Patrick’s as a part of his studies at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception until May of 2008.  He is on track to be ordained in 2010.

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