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title: "Catholic Momcast 379: A Visit with a Seminarian"
description: Maria Morera Johnson has a lovely conversation with seminarian John Paul Pierce about his vocation story.
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# Catholic Momcast 379: A Visit with a Seminarian
Dec 17, 2025 1:50:46 PM | by [Maria Morera Johnson](https://www.catholicmom.com/catholic-momcast/author/maria-morera-johnson)
*Maria Morera Johnson has a lovely conversation with seminarian John Paul Pierce about his vocation story.*
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Maria and seminarian John Paul Pierce have a lovely conversation about his discernment journey. Let us pray for all seminarians in formation.
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- USCCB Resources for Vocations
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