Fr. Josh Rodrigue, Rector, said: “Today, Notre Dame Seminary proudly honors Bishop Simon Peter Engurait— priest, shepherd, alumnus and witness to the providence of God, whose journey From Uganda to Louisiana stands as a testament to faith, perseverance and the universal mission of the Church.”

Bishop Simon Peter addressed the graduates:
“I cannot help but look back with gratitude on the six wonderful years of formation I spent here. Those years shaped me deeply intellectually, spiritually, pastorally and personally. Yet, during those years, I had no idea what the Lord had in store for me. I could not have predicted the path my life would take once I left these formative grounds—the responsibilities I would one day carry and the blessings and challenges that would come my way. Looking back now, I see more clearly that God often prepares us quietly and patiently before we understand where he is leading us.” He added, “If you remain open and available to God, he can accomplish extraordinary things through ordinary people. Our lives are shaped in the ordinary decisions of each day. The future you dream about begins with how you live today.”

Pictured with Bishop Simon Peter are Fr. Josh Rodrigue, Rector of Notre Dame Seminary, and Archbishop James Checchio of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans.