February 26, 2010
People of Faith
Seminarian influenced by the life of Pope John Paul II
Seminarians for the Diocese of Evansville gathered for their annual retreat at Sarto Retreat House in evansville in August 2009, prior to their return to formal seminary studies in the fall. Each participant filled out a brief questionnaire for this series.
Michael Loner, 25, from Holy Family Church in Jasper, is in his second year of philosophy studies at St. Meinrad School of Theology. He is the son of Lawrence and Christy Loner of Jasper. He has two younger sisters, Catherine and Caroline.
How did you spend your summer? My summer assignment was with Father Eugene Schmitt at St. Bernard Church in Rockport and St. Martin in Chrisney.
What was the best thing (or maybe, what were the highlights) of your summer? I enjoyed my parish assignment and placement. I also enjoyed getting together with my fellow seminarians.
What are the courses/subject matter of the year ahead? Philosophy.
Since this is the Year for Priests, can you identify a priest who has had an influence on your life? What was the influence? Pope John Paul II — his life story and how he was given so little and did so much with it.