He Almost Became A Priest

At 14, Tom embarked on a personal quest for purpose and fulfillment, dreaming of becoming a priest and enrolling at Saint Francis Seminary. After a year of religious training and studying theology, the seminary kicked him out for stealing liquor from their Franciscan teachers.

Tom’s closest buddy from the institute, Shane Dempler, revealed that he had a solid catholic faith and was very sincere about becoming a priest, but the truth is, they were too young to make that decision. His brief experience has profoundly impacted his journey, and his spirituality and beliefs have remained fundamental aspects of his life.