Jacob Grijalva
Propaedeutic II
What is your Home Parish?Assumption - Mattese
Where did you go to High School?St. Louis University High School
Who are your Favorite and Patron Saints?John Paul II
What music do you like? Do you have favorite artists or bands?Folk
What is your favorite book and movie?Lord of the Rings
What are some of your hobbies?Piano, guitar, organ, woodworking
Provide an insight into your Vocation story - what and who led you to Seminary?I loved serving growing up; it always felt natural to me. Going into seventh grade, I started going to KGD, and I always loved it. Every time I would go back to the seminary, I felt a profound peace; it felt like home. I also loved interacting with the seminarians because of their authenticity and joyful spirit. As I grew closer to the Lord in prayer, the idea of seminary and priesthood always felt peaceful and exciting. So, by the time that college decisions rolled around, seminary was a natural step forward for me.