Seminarian Biography: Nate Kuhn

Nathaniel Kuhn was born January 6, 1988 in Neillsville, Wisconsin to Richard and Donna Kuhn.  He was baptized at St. Mary's in Neillsville and continues to call St. Mary's his home parish.

Nate attended Neillsville Elementary School, Neillsville Middle School, and finally Neillsville High School graduating in 2006.  After graduation, Nate entered the seminary program for the Diocese of La Crosse and is currently a junior collegian at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona, MN.

Nate's ecclesiastical interests include liturgy and youth ministry while his secular interests include fishing, hunting, hiking, and various other sports.  Nate's favorite book is Where the Red Fern Grows (Wilson Rawls) while his favorite author is Pope John Paul II.  Nate enjoys choral music as well as Gregorian Chant and music by Josh Groban.

When asked why he entered the seminary, Nate states that he wanted "to discern if God wants me to serve Him and His people through the priesthood."  Nate believes that people should pray for vocations because "vocations are the source of everyone's life, whether it be the priesthood, religious [life], or [the] married life; we all need to pray to know God's will."  Finally, when asked why young men should consider the priesthood, Nate states: "The call to the priesthood is a gift from God that needs to be answered, despite the world and culture around us."