Blending a love for teaching with religious life

Br. John Monzyk, CP, is a teacher at heart, even when leading senior Passionists

In my early discernment with the Passionists, I felt called to academics and teaching as a priest. However, as my formation progressed, I became more aware of the ministry of brother and came to see it as more compatible with my desire to serve in the classroom or science lab.

For over thirty years, I have thoroughly enjoyed my life of teaching and tutoring in the fields of science, math, chemistry and physics. My commitments as a teacher blended well with my religious life. The Passionists have spoiled me and I have never looked back. 

Now, as the leader of a community of our senior Passionists, I am still a teacher at heart but committed to caring for our men and offering them a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for them to spend their senior years.

If I had to do it over again, I would!

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