CHARLOTTE — St. Joseph College Seminary’s nine graduates received their Roman cassocks and collars after Mass at St. Ann Church in Charlotte May 15 – symbolizing their move up to major seminary and the next step in their ongoing formation for the priesthood.
The nine men donning the Roman cassock and collar are Brad Loftin, Bryan Ilagor, Clement Akerblom, John Cuppett, Max Frei, Michael Camilleri, Michael Lugo, Peter Townsend and Robbie Bauman.
They will continue theology studies at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati this fall.