Rev. Mr. Thomas Higman
Year of Formation: 4th Theology
Home Parish: St. James, Carthage
Date of Birth: October 22, 1985
Seminary: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Favorite Prayer: The Angelus
Hobbies: Kayaking and Hiking
Favorite Quote: “Be not afraid” (Blessed John Paul II)
If someone came up to you and asked about a possible vocation to the priesthood or religious life, what advice would you give them?  Be yourself!  God is calling you because He wants to use your gifts and talents to bring His presence into the world.  Remain authentic to the person God has created you to be—for only when you do this can God fully use you to do His will!

Scott Belina
Year of Formation: 3rd Theology
Home Parish: St. Anthony’s Watertown
Date of Birth:  May 7, 1985
Seminary: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Favorite Prayer: Hail Mary and Eucharistic Prayer III
Hobbies: I love to hike year-round, I love golf, and I also enjoy running, reading and learning to play the guitar.
Favorite Quote: “What we do in life echoes in eternity” (Maximus from The Gladiator)
If someone came up to you and asked about a possible vocation to the priesthood or religious life, what advice would you give them?   Pray!  Ask God to help you be who He created you to be, and do not be afraid of falling in love with God!

Alexander Pacelli
Year of Formation: 2nd Pre-Theology
Home Parish: St. Agnes, Lake Placid
Date of Birth: March 25, 1988
Seminary: Pontifical College Josephinum
Favorite Prayer: “O blood and water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!”
Hobbies: Running, skiing, history, art, and lots and lots of music
Favorite Quote: “How can a young man keep his way pure?  By guarding it according to your word.  With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!  I have laid up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you...Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119: 9-11, 105)
If a young man came up to you and asked about a possible vocation to the priesthood or religious life, what advice would you give him?   Having conversations with God constantly throughout the day has been the most valuable aspect of my own discernment. You are called to enter into an intimate relationship with our Lord, but you have to get to know Him first. Get to know Jesus by hanging out with Him and being in His presence. Spend an hour with Jesus in the Eucharist every day and become friends with him, talk to Him, and tell Him every worry and joy you have. He loves you compassionately and wants to spend time with you too, so become best friends with Our Lord. As a young man, you have an inexhaustible depth of knowledge and experience that has come before you in the Catholic Church, so open those doors to Christ and get to know His friends in the Church. People around the world are praying for you, and the saints are praying for you too! So, adopt Mary as your mother and St. Therese as your girlfriend and enter into the supernatural life of sanctity! Finally, you're the man, and I'm praying for you too!

Michael Jablonski
Year of Formation: 1st Pre-Theology
Home Parish: St. Joseph’s Dolgeville
Date of Birth:  February 26, 1981
Seminary: Pontifical College Josephinum
Favorite Prayer: Prayer to St. Michael
Hobbies: Working out, watching movies, spiritual reading, socializing, discussion  
Favorite Quote: “Something small can start something real big.”
If someone came up to you and asked about a possible vocation to the priesthood or religious life, what advice would you give them?   Take the time and courage, and check it out.

Christian Doran
Year of Formation: 2nd College
Home Parish: Our Lady of Seven Dolors, Fair Haven, VT
Date of Birth:  April 2, 1992
Seminary: Pontifical College Josephinum
Favorite Prayer: Hail Holy Queen
Hobbies: Doing Magic tricks and going to yard sales
Favorite Quote: “Totus tuus” (JPII)
If someone came up to you and asked about a possible vocation to the priesthood or religious life, what advice would you give them?   I would suggest that they talk to the vocation director of the diocese and get a spiritual director.  I would also mention to them the great joy that I have found in discerning this beautiful vocation.

Matthew Conger
Year of Formation: 1st College
Home Parish: Notre Dame, Ogdensburg
Date of Birth:  December 26, 1991
Seminary: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Favorite Prayer: Jesus, help me!
Hobbies: Carp fishing, kayaking
Favorite Quote: “I no longer call you servants, but friends” (John 15:15)
If someone came up to you and asked about a possible vocation to the priesthood or religious life, what advice would you give them?   I would tell them think about it and pray a lot and talk to a priest and make sure it is what God wants for them.

Paul Poulin
Year of Formation: 1st College
Home Parish: St. Therese, Newcomb
Date of Birth:  August 26, 1982
Seminary: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Favorite Prayer: Hail Mary (Rosary)
Hobbies: Swimming, boating, biking, hiking, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, baseball, basketball, Eucharistic Adoration.
Favorite Quote: “Come to me all you who labor and are heavy burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:27)
If someone came up to you and asked about a possible vocation to the priesthood or religious life, what advice would you give them?   Spend quiet time listening to Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and don’t be afraid to talk to the Vocations Director.  He’s there to help and give support.