Ep. 5 Father John Baumgardner and Father Eric Cadin | Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast

In this 5th episode, Father Eric Cadin speaks to Father John Baumgardner who serves as Vice Rector at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee, about his own calling to the priesthood, the impact a younger sibling with disabilities had on his vocation, and the fraternity felt every year at the annual basketball tournament! 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Interview begins 01:37 Family upbringing 02:01 Brother with disabilities 03:07 Catholic family formation 03:58 Priests that had impact on his vocation 04-29 Playing football in college 05:22 Conversion on retreat 06:52 Personal conviction to join the priesthood 07:38 Life in seminary 08:31 First assignment 10:09 Accepting position as Vice Rector 13:50 De Sales Invitational basketball tournament 20:02 Preparing men for ordination 22:10 Challenges men face in seminary 24:25 Opportunities within parish life 28:50 Capital campaign for Francis de Sales 35:55 Advice on those considering the priesthood