Before The Collar

"God Brought You Here." In this powerful episode of Before the Collar, Matthew sits down with Fr. Leronio Vodivodi, a priest at Holy Family in the  @lansingdiocese  Fr. Leronio’s path was anything but linear. From growing up in Fiji as the oldest of six boys to serving in the rugged missions of Papua New Guinea, his story is a testament to God's persistence. Fr. Leronio opens up abou...

From childhood curiosity to a lifelong calling, Bishop Boyea’s journey to the priesthood wasn’t written in lightning bolts — it was whispered through faith, family, and the quiet moments where God’s voice spoke loudest. In this episode of Before the Collar, Bishop Boyea shares how early seeds of faith were planted during his First Communion at age seven. He recounts the "financial miracle&quo...

From childhood curiosity to a lifelong calling, Father Gary’s journey to priesthood wasn’t written in lightning bolts — it was whispered through faith, family, and the quiet moments where God’s voice spoke loudest. In this episode of Before the Collar, Father Gary shares how early seeds of faith were planted, the struggles and doubts that shaped him, and the joy of finally saying yes to God’s plan...

In this episode of Before the Collar, Fr. Anthony Strouse, Pastor of Saint Matthew’s in the Diocese of Lansing, shares his powerful journey to the priesthood. From the quiet stirrings of a childhood calling to the deep desolation he faced in formation, Fr. Anthony’s story is a testament to perseverance, grace, and the mystery of God’s call. Whether you’re discerning a vocation, walking a path of f...

In this powerful first episode of Before the Collar, we sit down with Fr. Joe Krupp, beloved pastor of Holy Family and St. Mark the Evangelist in the Diocese of Lansing, to explore his personal journey to the priesthood. Fr. Joe shares what first drew him to the Catholic priesthood, the deep struggles that almost led him away from the Church entirely, and the powerful grace that brought him back....