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Fr. Gino Vanzillota
Born in Italy November 1929, from the beginning I had a dream to be a priest one day. Sincere devotion in my family nursed that vision. Parents 'example of piety urged me on.
Training and scholast...view moreBorn in Italy November 1929, from the beginning I had a dream to be a priest one day. Sincere devotion in my family nursed that vision. Parents 'example of piety urged me on.
Training and scholastic curriculum took me to Rome. In the Eternal City I attended college, philosophy course and theology studies at the "Angelicum" University staffed by International Dominican Professors.
Ordained a priest, I started the ministry as associate Pastor at a local parish. Appointed Director of a minor seminary, I gained teaching experience and learning sociology and psychology by practice.
Asked if I would volunteer my service in the far away USA, I grabbed the chance with joy. To learn foreign languages and to know different cultures have become my second dream. I flew to New York in June, '67 and commuted for Los Angeles.
The hard work of a large parish, All Saints, took all my time and energy. Here I really became aware that to serve is a noble profession. I tried my best without counting the cost.
Exonerated by the office of pastor at my request, I remained here as "associate". In the spare time, I followed an old hobby, poetry. I felt comfortable with this secondary activity. From the year 2005 to this day, I printed a couple of books of poetry before this one. And my poetic vein is not exhausted.
As a big brother I dare to say: younger generation, try harder until the end. Life is action.view less
Books by Fr. Gino Vanzillota
Poetry # 3 Serenade to Baby Jesus: Shafts of Wholeness Cause Oneness