Joe Allaire

Major: Catholic Studies

Hometown: Miamisburg, Ohio

Job/Career Aspirations: To be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Campus Involvement: Alternative Break, Knights for Life, and Campus Ministry Council

Favorite Saint: Saint Jean Vianney

Favorite Movie: Inception

Favorite Song: Mozart's Requiem

Favorite Scripture Passage: Luke 9:23

Favorite Meal: My Mom's Ham Sandwiches, Arby's Curly Fries, and Cheesecake (Never had all together before, but would be epic)

One Gift You Bring to MDI: I will work hard to bring a zeal to proclaim the Catholic faith in its fullness and convey my personal conviction of its truth through my words and actions.

Why MDI?

I think this week provides an opportunity for young Catholics who are striving to live their faith devoutly to connect with other like-minded peers and be edified in their efforts to proclaim the Gospel to the world.

Why Marian University?

I go to Marian University because it is the university connected to Bishop Simon Brute College Seminary where I live. As seminarian, I live and pray down the street at the "castle" with 40 other men discerning the priesthood and than come to campus everyday for classes with the general student population.

More about you! Fun facts, experiences, & hobbies:

I have been studying German for a couple years now and intend to minor in it. I love to work with my hands whether that be outside labor, woodcarving, blacksmithing, or camping. At home I volunteer at a veterans museum and love to sit down and listen to the stories of veterans of all ages( especially World War II vets).