What a wonderful, wonderful story! Thank you so much for the uplifting post!
Whever I hear people moaning about vocations, I am heartened by stories like this young man- who calls to mind a seminarian who came here for short summer and ended up coming back for a pastoral 9 months. He too is at the American College at the Vatican. His enthusiasm is infectious and inspiring.
It's so wonderful to see such bright talented people choosing to serve God.
The vocations are growing! IMHO, the sex scandal was the Holy Spirit's way of purging the Church. Christ promised to remain with His church and here is the fruit of the scandal and that promise.