My Vocation Story | Rev. Mr. Adam Pantaleo

Rev. Mr. Adam Pantaleo will be ordained to the priesthood on May 14, 2022 at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica.
Rev. Mr. Adam Pantaleo, 30, was born and raised in Mississauga. Although he and his family did not practice their faith during his childhood, Dcn. Adam was nevertheless curious about Catholicism from a young age. Near the end of high school, this curiosity led him to begin attending Mass on Sundays - alone at first, and later joined by his family. After graduating from St. Marcellinus Secondary School, Dcn. Adam attended McMaster University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Science, concentrating in chemistry. Dcn. Adam was fascinated by the world of science and began to dream of becoming a chemistry professor. He continued his studies at the University of Toronto, earning a Master of Science degree in synthetic inorganic chemistry. It was around this time that Dcn. Adam felt called to become more involved in the life of the Church. He began to altar serve at his home parish, St. Joseph Parish in Mississauga. He also became involved at the Toronto Newman Centre, joined the Knights of Columbus, and served as a Totus Tuus missionary. Gradually, and to his surprise, Dcn. Adam began to realize that his passion for ministry was stronger than his love for science and his dream of becoming a professor. He was also surprised to discover, deep in his heart, a desire to serve God and the Church as a priest.
Dcn. Adam entered St. Augustine’s Seminary in 2015. As he comes to the end of his seminary journey, he is excited to begin his priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Toronto.