Charlie Cascino

Seminary: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wickliffe, OH

Mailing Address: Borromeo Seminary, 28700 Euclid Ave Box 31, Wickliffe, OH 44092

Ordination Date: 2029

Birth Date: May 8

Home Parish: St. Thomas More, Chapel Hill

Hobbies: Hiking, hunting, movies, archery and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers

Who Influenced/Inspired you to Priesthood:
My parents definitely influenced my vocation through their support throughout my
discernment. I am also grateful to Father Joe Freedy of the diocese of Pittsburgh, who
gave me a really good example of the priesthood lived joyfully, and to the priests who
helped me find my way to the Capuchins: Father Lester Knoll, OFM Cap, Father Thomas
Betz, OFM Cap, and Father Rafa Anguiano, OFM Cap

What would you say to a young man who thinks he may have a vocation:
I would say that the most important part of discernment is trusting in God’s will, no matter
where he wants you. If you think that God is calling you to the seminary, then the worst
thing you could do for yourself is ignore it. Don’t be an idiot. God is all-knowing, so of
course he knows best where you will be most happy, and not only happy, but holy. If you
believe that God is truly calling you to the seminary, you can be sure that it won’t be a
waste of time.

Favorite Scripture Passage:
“Work at your tasks in due season, and in his own time God will give you your reward.”
Sirach 51:30

Favorite Saint: St. Augustine