Paul A. Clark - Theology III

➤ Age: 30

➤ Seminary year: Third theology, Notre Dame Seminary

➤ Home Parish: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, New Orleans

➤ Elementary School: St. Joseph (Ohio)

➤ High School: Walsh Jesuit (Ohio)

➤ College: St. Louis University

➤ Confirmation saint: St. Stephen

➤ Why did you choose this saint?: My uncle Steve wrote a letter when I was born which asked God to bless me, but he didn’t give it to me until I was preparing to be confirmed. When I did receive it, I was profoundly moved by an experience of God’s love and a gratitude for my uncle, who loved me before he even knew me. After that, I read the story of the newly ordained deacon Stephen in the Acts of the Apostles, and I knew I wanted the first martyr of the church to be my patron saint.

➤ Favorite food: Malai Kofta (Indian curry)

➤ Favorite religious book: “Callista: A Tale of the Third Century,” by Cardinal John Henry Newman

➤ Favorite Movie: “The Tree of Life”

➤ Favorite TV Show: “MacGyver”

➤ Favorite Feast of the Church: Solemnity of the Annunciation

➤ Would you rather walk, run, bike or swim? Walk

➤ Would you rather cook or go out to eat? Cook

➤ Would you rather vacation at the beach or in the mountains? Mountains

➤ What else would you like to share? I moved to New Orleans in August 2006 to volunteer with the recovery efforts after Katrina.