In an interview with EWTN’s Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, Patrick Kelly, the current Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, discusses the crucial role of the Pontifical North American College in Rome for U.S. seminarians. He emphasizes the importance of the broad formation that the college provides, including educational, spiritual, pastoral, and human formation. Kelly also highlights the significance of the college’s proximity to the Chair of Peter and the universality of the Catholic Church in Rome. Additionally, he shares the Knights of Columbus’ commitment to supporting the college as it prepares future priests who will serve the Church and families. Finally, Kelly reflects on the challenges that the college and its students face in a culture that is increasingly difficult for Catholics.
Interview with Patrick Kelly: The Importance of the Pontifical North American College in Rome
In an interview with EWTN's Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, Patrick Kelly, the current Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, discusses the crucial role of the Pontifical North American College in Rome for U.S. seminarians.
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