Daniel Oudenhoven Second Year Pre-Theologian

Mundelein Seminary 1000 East Maple Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060

Daniel Oudenhoven was born on May 5, 1985 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Gary and Amy Oudenhoven.  He was baptized at Saint Jude's Parish in Green Bay but calls Saint Bronislava's Parish in Plover his home parish.

Daniel attended elementary school at Saint Mary's in Peshtigo followed by middle school at Ben Franklin Junior High in Steven's Point, Wisconsin.  Daniel then attended Steven's Point Area Senior High (SPASH), graduating in 2003.

After graduating from SPASH, Daniel attended the University of Wisconsin-Steven's point from 2003-2005 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2005-2007 earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Philosophy.  Daniel is currently a second year pre-theologian at Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois.

Dan's ecclesiastical interests include ethic and apologetics whereas his secular interests include watching Wisconsin sports (the Brewers, Packers, and UW teams) as well as reading and playing golf.

Daniel's favorite books include Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales, Discernment of Spirits by Father Timothy Gallagher, Priest's for the Third Millennium by Archbishop Timothy Dolan, and the works of C.S. Lewis.

Daniel's favorite foods include pizza, pasta, and "anything with chocolate."  His favorite saints include St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Thomas Aquinas.  When asked why he entered the seminary, Daniel states, "I entered seminary because, through discernment, I feel that God is calling me to be a priest."  When asked why people should pray for vocations, Daniel states, "We need to pray that young people will be open to vocations so that when God calls they can respond to such an amazing gift."  Finally, when asked why young men should consider the priesthood, Daniel states, "Young men should consider the priesthood because discerning God's will for your life is the only way to find true joy and peace."
 

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Webmaster's Note: Daniel Oudenhoven is the younger brother of Tim Oudenhoven, also a seminarian for the Diocese of La Crosse, who is in his second year of theology at Mundelein Seminary.