12 Marian Helper • Winter 2025-26 • Marian.org The first class of 10 Marian men in formation have begun their studies at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. The local bishop is Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, long-time friend of the Marian Fathers and advocate of the Divine Mercy message and devotion. The area is home to some of the biggest names in communication, including Meta, parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now, it’s home to the future Marian priests pursuing their seminary studies. Why St. Patrick’s? “Various Marians involved with formation and the Provincial Council were tasked with visiting different seminaries in order to choose a school that would provide the best overall formation for our men preparing for the By Chris Sparks F or years, the Marian Fathers have been invited to open a house in California. For years, it was not the opportune moment. Now, the dream is a reality, and they’ve arrived in the Golden State. California Dreaming Please pray for our Marian seminarians as they begin their studies at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California: Br. Jeff Kenney, MIC; Br. Michael Thomas, MIC; Br. Paul Capps, MIC; Br. Alex Luna, MIC; Br. David Bugajski, MIC; Br. Joseph McMahon, MIC; Br. Joshua Massatt, MIC; Br. Jacob Childs, MIC; and Br. Austin Rose, MIC. Not pictured: Br. Hank Bischoff, MIC.
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