We're happy to welcome Seminarian Asher Kosack, who will be serving with us this summer (2026) at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Garrett County, MD.

 About Asher 

I was born Orthodox Jewish in Baltimore City. Eventually, my family moved from Baltimore to Cumberland. After several years, we moved back to Baltimore, where my dad had a vision of the cross. The next day, after my dad asked us if we would want to be Christian, we said ‘yes’. After a year and a half of being first Evangelical and then Baptist, we found our way into a Catholic Church in Baltimore City, where, after a period of catechesis, I received baptism, confirmation, and first communion in eighth grade alongside my family. Shortly after, I felt the call to the priesthood. The year after I graduated high school, I got accepted into the Seminary! I am now the oldest of eight, and my family lives in Cumberland again! I love baking, magic tricks, and languages. I finished my third year in St. John Paul II College seminary in Washington, DC. I am excited to get to know you all! 

Congratulations and Blessings to Deacon Patrick O'Brien and Deacon Pete Ogden, who were ordained on May 9, 2026 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore, MD.  

Our prayers were answered and our blessings continue as they begin their ministries with us at St. Peter the Apostle Parish! Learn more here and see highlights of their ordination @stpeteroakland.