5: Life Before Seminary | Deacon James DiVasto

In this month’s episode, Msgr. Bill Fay speaks with Deacon James “Jim” DiVasto about his life before coming to the seminary. Prior to entering formation, he worked for 37 years at the Supreme Office of the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, CT, where he served in various roles supporting the mission of the Council, both nationally and globally. We hear how this helped build the foundation for Jim’s future formation as a priest. Additionally, Deacon Jim walks us through marriage, divorce, annulment and illness, and the grace that he received through these experiences. God is persistent! Listen and hear how the well-known conversation between Jesus and Peter profoundly impacted Jim, and how we all can be open to God’s guiding hand in our lives. Deacon Jim has three children and four grandchildren. He is scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood in the late spring or early summer of 2023, for the Diocese of Bridgeport.