The Vesting of Jacob Mazur-Batistoni
Jacob Mazur-Batistoni (front center) among the six novices who were vested in the habit of St. Dominic on Sunday, August 16, 2020 with the Dominican Friars Central Province. Photo Source: Dominican Friars Central Province—Vocations Page
On Sunday August 16, 2020, Hope College alumnus Jacob Mazur-Batistoni (‘20) was vested in the habit of St. Dominic and began his Novitiate with the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Albert the Great. During his career at Hope College, he was an active member of our campus ministry, served as a leader for the student group Hope Catholics, and worked with high school students in the ALPHA program at St. Francis de Sales Parish. Brother Jacob has been featured previously in one of the Student Stories on our website. Read the reflection here that he wrote during the fall semester of his junior year. Considering this past school year and what our campus ministry meant to him during his senior year, Jacob told us this summer:
“The time spent with Fr. Nick in 'virtual spiritual direction' during this lockdown has been helpful! As my time at Hope came to a close, Fr. Nick made time to talk to me about future plans and encouraged me to keep praying in the midst of the stress.”
We celebrate this joyful occasion with Brother Jacob and will pray for him as he continues to discern his vocation. Visit the Dominican Friars Central Province—Vocations Facebook page to see more pictures.