 Bernard Nglia
Place of Birth: Cincinnati, OH (1985)
Born: February 10th in Kenya
Parents: Fidelis and Bernadette. I am their third born child
Siblings: Francisca, Nicholas, Paul, Martin, Elizabeth, Jacinta and Agnes
When did you enter the Seminary? A ugust 6, 2007 – St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach
Schools attended
Tala Boys High School in Kenya
Consulata Institute of Philosophy in Kenya
What did you do before becoming a seminarian?
I was working as a parish secretary / clerk
What do you do on your time off?
I like visiting friends and getting to know new places
Favorite movie
The Guardian Angel
Favorite TV Series
Life time prisoners
When did you know you wanted to be a priest?
The desire to be a priest grew strongly when I was in high school
Vocation moment
During the Eucharist
What would you be doing if you had not entered the Seminary?
I would have been a meteorologist
Favorite seminarian pastoral assignment
To work in charitable home / hospital besides being in a parish
Greatest joy
When people understand my shortcomings and I too understand them for growth purposes
What is your description of the ideal priest?
I can describe the ideal priest as Jesus Christ himself. Those in ministerial priesthood participate in Ideal priesthood
Priestly stereotype that should be discarded
Latin Mass
Who was most surprised by your vocation?
My relatives attending other denominations
What is your greatest accomplishment?
To be ready to respond where I feel God is calling me to
Last book read
Turning Mourning into Dancing by John Nouwen
What is your favorite type of music?
Gospel and Reggae. From the former I collect the soothing spiritual needs, while in the latter I get to know what is taking place in the world
What person do you admire the most?
I most admire leaders – both in government and in Church (the clergy)
What do you fear the most?
Not to recognize the presence of God in others. In that way, I respect the human dignity.
What is your greatest hope?
To live eternal life after my mission here on earth. To see the face we are promised after faithfully serving Him |
