Kyle Wozniak

Pastoral Internship
St. John Vianney

Kyle is from Omaha (though he was born at RAF Lakenheath, England), and is the eldest son of Tim and Jackie. He has a brother Lucas (junior in college) and sister Grace (senior in high school).

He has attended Catholic school his whole life, belonging to St. Columbkille parish in Papillion, NE. The first inklings of his discernment to the priestly vocation came in junior high, when the word “Father” was placed in his heart during prayer after receiving Holy Communion at Sunday mass. He continued discerning throughout high school while running cross country, performing with the theater department, and staying involved with the youth group. He attended the National March for Life all four years of high school, as well as multiple Steubenville Conferences. He graduated from Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School in 2020.

He entered seminary right out of high school, graduating this last May from St. John Vianney College Seminary, located at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. He double majored to earn BAs in Philosophy and Catholic Studies. He calls his time at seminary the second-biggest blessing in his life (after his family), as it has given him the incredible opportunities of a rich program of Catholic formation, deep fraternity and friendships rooted in Christ, and a 4-month semester abroad in Rome.

He enjoys the creative outlets of composing music, drawing, and writing and directing short films. He likes giving talks on the Catholic faith, cheering for the Huskers, playing board games, and throwing around a frisbee (golf and ultimate).

He is excited to be a part of St. Patrick’s parish for his pastoral year, shadowing the priests, serving at masses, teaching at Bergan, and helping out at the parish office. God-willing, his ordination year will be 2029 at St. Cecilia’s Cathedral, Omaha.

RETURN TO SEMINARIANS

Hey! I’m Zach Eischeid. I grew up in Elgin, Nebraska and belong to the Saint Boniface Parish. I attended Saint Boniface Elementary and graduated from Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School. Saint Boniface Parish is a great place to learn about the Faith with our schools and to see so many parishioners helping each other and our parish in a myriad of ways.

My discernment has been around for as long as I can remember. Since I was a toddler, the priesthood always amazed me. However, around junior high, I kept pushing it to the back of my mind because I didn’t want to be labeled as that “extra-religious guy.” After graduating, I decided to attend Benedictine College to major in Theology. Towards the end of my first year at Benedictine, while at my sister’s wedding dance, I oddly had a strong feeling about seminary. A month later, I attended the priest ordination while teaching Totus Tuus, and started weeping during the procession in the cathedral. This sign was big encouragement in finally giving my future in God’s hands. I am currently at Kenrick Glennon Seminary in St. Louis and have made many fraternal friendships, as we are all on the same journey of striving to be what God wants us to be.

For all those with even an inkling about entering seminary, I encourage you to be open to it. Pray about it, frequent the sacraments, and remember: “You were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” And remember, every priest and seminarian has gone through what you are going through.

In my down time, I like playing any sport, especially basketball and baseball, jamming on the ukulele, listening to Christian rap, watching Nebraska football, and combating heresy.