‘God chose to call us’: The story of two brothers ordained Catholic priests on the same day

By Jonah McKeown Catholic News Agency Peyton and Connor Plessala are brothers from Mobile, Alabama. They’re 18 months— one school grade— apart. Despite the occasional competitiveness and squabbles that many brothers experience growing up, they’ve always been best buds. “We’re closer than best friends,” Connor, 25, told CNA. As young...

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Meet Philip Ison, RCIA Candidate

Our candidates will finally be received into full communion this Sunday at 12 noon. Please continue to pray for all of our new families. Philip Ison Confirmation Saint: Saint Francis of Assisi Connection to Saint Ignatius: I was baptized by Father Shields at St. Ignatius 32 years ago, and Father...

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Meet Stacy Cummings, RCIA Candidate

Pray for our RCIA candidates! Stacy Cummings Fun Fact: Stacy’s sons, Miles and Marshall, will also receive their First Holy Communion and be received into the church, along with their mom! Please pray for the whole family! Confirmation Saint: St. Christopher Connection to St. Ignatius: My husband, Marl, went to...

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Meet Gaillard Ladd, RCIA Candidate

Meet our RCIA Candidates: Let’s PRAY for them! Gaillard Ladd Confirmation Saint:  St.  Alphonsus Ligouri What are you looking forward to most about becoming Catholic:  Celebrating the Eucharist! Favorite new Catholic prayer:  Ave Maria or Hail Mary Something you hope to learn more about:  Teachings & traditions of the early Church Biggest challenge of...

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Meet Brian Miller, RCIA Candidate

Meet our RCIA Candidates: Let’s PRAY for them! Brian Miller Confirmation Saint: St. Therese of Lisieux Connection to St. Ignatius: My family has tithed to the parish and been involved with the school and parish for many years. What are you looking forward to most about becoming Catholic: Sharing and...

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Meet Taylor White, RCIA Candidate

Meet our RCIA Candidates: Let’s PRAY for them! Taylor White Confirmation Saint: Saint Francis of Assisi Connection to St. Ignatius: My wife Elizabeth and her family attended St. Ignatius school and have been parishioners for many generations. Our daughter Elizabeth is completing the ELC and will begin 2K in the...

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