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John and Tracy Sullivan, parishioners of St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, pose at the beach with their son, Russ Sullivan. (Courtesy Sullivan Family)

RADIO INTERVIEW: Parents of a seminarian share their journey

July 10, 2023
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations

Russ Sullivan is a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. (Courtesy Archdiocese of Baltimore)

John and Tracy Sullivan are the parents of Russ Sullivan, a seminarian of the Archdiocese of Baltimore preparing for the priesthood at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park.

The Sullivans, parishioners of St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, share their experience of having a son in the seminary and offer some advice to other parents whose children are interested in the priesthood or religious life.

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