Joseph Angsten

Home Parish: All Saints Catholic Church, Manassas, VA
Interesting Facts
I love reading and writing, playing board games or sports, and watching movies or sports events. I used to study English and Film so I especially love creative projects and the way our creativity can be used to improve the human condition or to praise God.
My Life Before Seminary
I'm a bit of an older "college" seminarian. I graduated from high school in 2015, but after my second year of college, I left to be treated for Lyme disease. In the years that followed, I worked various jobs including a year in the restaurant industry and close to three years in construction. Additionally, I continued taking freelance projects in writing/editing and also in amateur filmmaking. In God's providential plan (and sense of humor), I might finally get my college degree this spring: almost 10 years after I started it.
What Convinced Me to Enter Seminary
After leaving college, I had several rough years where my faith was not my priority. I prayed to God to reset my priorities for me, and He awoke in me such a fire and love for Him and my Catholic Faith. I experienced His overwhelming love in my heart, and I knew I had to respond to that love in some way. God and His love are what convinced me to enter seminary.
Other Interests
Given my home parish, I especially like to study the saints. I have a particular interest in the American saints.