Hi! Buongiorno!
Thank you for taking some time to read my blog!
My name is Scott Jablonski and I am a 27-year-old Roman Catholic seminarian studying for the Ministerial Priesthood for the Diocese of Madison, WI. I was born in Stevens Point, WI in November of 1981 and I grew up in Appleton, WI—once home to the famous Harry Houdini. After graduating from high school in June of 2000 (which may have been more impressive than any trick that Harry ever did! Just kidding!) I moved to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin. I received my B.A. in psychology in December of 2004 from there.
Upon graduating from the UW I moved to Colorado where I spent the better part of the next two years working and discerning my vocation before applying to seminary. After applying with and being accepted by the Diocese of Madison I was asked to study philosophy at the Saint Paul Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Then, this past October, a little over one year into my philosophical studies—and much to my surprise, I received word that my Bishop wanted me to study theology for the next 4 (or 5) years in Rome. After a few weeks of prayer, thought and conversations I gratefully accepted the Bishop’s offer. I arrived in Italy on July 20th of this year (2009) to begin formation at the Pontifical North American College and classes at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross.
My reason(s) for writing this blog are as follows:
First, I thought that it would be a great way to keep family and friends informed about what I am learning, doing, and seeing while living in the Eternal City and traveling elsewhere.
Second, I thought that it might be a good way to explain why I am doing what I am doing (I am sure that some of you are curious!) by articulating clearly—as clearly as I am able—what I believe as a Catholic who loves Jesus Christ and the Church that He founded.
Having said all of this, I hope that this blog proves to be helpful, if not interesting. But above all, I pray that the Lord will use it however He sees fit.
And, if it does indeed prove to be interesting that is all the better!
With my love and prayers,
Scott
