Episode 20: God’s Providence Comes to Fruition | Deacon Stephen Mullaney

In this first episode of the calendar year, we hear from Deacon Stephen Mullaney, a fourth-year seminarian in formation for the Diocese of Worcester. Sharing his vocation story, he begins by telling us of a young boy who thought he wanted to be a meteorologist! Deacon Steve takes us through the joys and challenges he experienced working many years in the City of Worcester, serving his community while also taking care of family members. Steve didn’t become a meteorologist, but he did become a civil engineer and worked tirelessly - as an employee, a business owner, and as Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. During these years God was also working - with Steve to guide him to where he needed to be. Steve had entered the Permanent Diaconate program but was encouraged to go further and entered the seminary to become a diocesan priest. Pope St. John XXIII has programs such as First Friday Holy Hours and retreats to help a discerning man and Deacon Steve had participated in them all. Hear what stands out most during his formation and what has been the greatest blessing for him at Pope St. John XXIII.