Joseph Maddock

Home Parish
Guardian Angels Parish, Clawson

Seminary
Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Year
College Propaedeutic I

Favorite Bible verse?
John 2:5

Favorite quote from Jesus?
“I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)

Favorite liturgical time?
I enjoy Advent – A season of preparation and hopeful waiting

Most beautiful church?
Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame

Favorite Old Testament figure?
Moses

Favorite saint?
St. Ignatius of Antioch

Favorite Marian devotion or apparition?
Our Lady of Guadalupe

Person that helped you discover your vocation?
Many people, but especially Fr. Tony Richter and my parish community at Guardian Angels in Clawson.

What do you like to do for fun?
I like to read, write, go on road trips, and learn languages.

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?
Rome and South America

Favorite food?
My mother’s macaroni salad, and my uncle’s kielbasa

Are you inspired by any author, actor, singer or athlete?
Pope Francis

Favorite band or song?
Caamp, The Lumineers, Judah & The Lion

Were you an altar server?
Yes