Epiphany – December 18, 2024
Fr. Peter Lawrence from Immaculate Conception Parish in Milan is Parish of the Week. Joseph Ruli talk about his book “Giovanni and the Fava Beans”.
Segment 1
Fr. Peter Lawrence from Immaculate Conception Parish in Milan is Parish of the Week.
My name is Father Peter Lawrence. My home parish is Christ the King Parish in Ann Arbor. I am the second oldest of 8 children. I have an older brother who is married and he and his wife have 4 children of their own. I also have a younger brother and 5 younger sisters. I was born in Ann Arbor, and when I was 4 years old our family moved to Kalamazoo where I grew up. My family eventually moved back to Ann Arbor after my second year in college which is when I first seriously started thinking and praying about the priesthood. I thought about entering seminary at that time but eventually decided to wait as I wanted to take some more time to pray and discern God’s calling. I took the next few years to finish up my bachelor’s degree in history at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. During my time there I was blessed to be involved with an outstanding young adult group called Corpus Christi which enabled me to grow a lot in my faith and actively discern my vocation in a more intentional way. During my time at CMU the sense that God was calling me to the priesthood continued to grow. After graduation from CMU in the fall of 2009, I entered seminary for the Diocese of Lansing and from 2010-2016 I studied for the priesthood at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. I was ordained a priest on June 10th of 2016.
Visit Immaculate Conception Church in Milan here:Â ICC Milan
Segment 2
Joseph Ruli talks about his book “Giovanni and the Fava Beans“.
Joseph P. Ruli is a native of New Orleans and a second-generation Sicilian American. He and his family love hosting a St. Joseph Altar in their home. Joseph dons his chef’s hat and apron and cooks a big pot of homemade Pasta Milanese, serving a bowl to whomever walks through the door
Buy “Giovanni and the Fava Beans” here:Â Giovanni and the Fava Beans
Learn more here:Â Chaldean Church