Faith, family and priestly fraternity guide Deacon Stephen Battey to priesthood

By Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor, RI Catholic 

EAST PROVIDENCE — Deacon Stephen Battey remembers the exact moment when he felt he knew precisely where God was calling him to be. Attending a discernment retreat at Our Lady of Providence Seminary, kneeling before the Blessed Sacrament in Eucharistic Adoration, became a turning point for Stephen as he took the leap of faith that has lead him to his ordination day — this Saturday, June 3. More.