Mystical experiences like this are both rare gifts, and yet quite common (I know several people who have had experiences that aren't exactly in line with what a scientist would expect). A qualified spiritual director is very important in understanding what things like this mean. If there is a corresponding tug in his heart that is calling him to seek out the priesthood, than talking things over with the vocation director is probably in order. It is indeed a special gift to have such things happen, as God gives things like this to us so that our faith in the Apostolic preaching can be strengthened.
-Brandon Smith

The person to talk to is Fr. Jim Williams, who is our vocation director. You can email him at vocations@diocs.org My prayers are with you as you follow the will of our Lord in your life!
-Brandon Smith

Michael, There are a number of good catholic seminaries but the choices are really up to you and the Bishop of the diocese for which you decide to study. I would encourage you to come and take a look at our diocese, meet the bishop and some of the priests. Our vocation director is Fr. Jim Williams and you can contact him through this site by clicking on his link and sending him an e-mail. Also, there have been several older vocations which have been recently ordained in our diocese and I am 42 myself. If I can be of further assistance, please e-mail me. You can e-mail me by click on my link on this web page and then clicking the e-mail link. Thank you for your interest. I look forward to hearing from you and will keep you in my prayers. John D. Stearns
-John D. Stearns

Felix, To enter a seminary in the U.S. you would have to contact the Bishop and vocations director of the diocese you would want to serve here in the U.S. Before being considered a candidate for the seminary you would have to complete a series of interviews and evaluations. If you are from Uganda and want to serve in the U.S. you might also have to interview with your local Bishop there.
-Michael Buckley

-James Baron

Correction to previous response, beginning line 10: "...means this is a habit, practiced day in and day out, even when temptations abound."
-James Baron

Technical Malfunction, please ignore the previous blank email (if it went through). That is a good question, Anonymous. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, drawing on Scripture, a long history of Church writers, theologians, and saints (most often the same individuals), and philosophy, defines chastity as follows: CHASTITY: The moral virtue which, under the cardinal virtue of temperance, provides for the successful integration of sexuality within the person leading to the inner unity of the bodily and spiritual being (2337). Chastity is called one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit (1832) Three major things jump out at us right away. 1. It is a moral virtue, tied to temperance. That means it is a habit, practiced day in and day out, even when temptations about. This involves a great deal of self knowledge, being aware of what it is that "pushes buttons" and tempts one to unchastity. Once you know what these are, you avoid them like the plague. (St. Francis jumped naked into a thorny rose bush when he was tempted against chastity.) It means you turn off the computer if it is too easy to look at inappropriate sites, it means fast-forwarding the movie at that "one scene," basically, having the presence of mind not to get drawn in. 2. The successful integration of sexuality leading to a bodily and spiritual unity. Again, self knowledge is key here. This one is perhaps the most difficult because of the junk that we get told from very young which is just plain old misinformation and can make this integration very difficult. But it is not impossible. Some of the "myths" that need busting in this area range from people who say "masturbation is healthy sexual expression," to the idea that homosexuality is a natural, unchangeable, and permissible lifestyle. Both of these (and much more) are incredibly false and are deadly to a true, healthy, and well integrated sexuality. (For more reading on this check out Tim Grey's "Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue.") 3. This is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Chastity must be asked for. It must be begged for. We are weak and we fall, every one of us, but every single day, we have to be alert and asking God for his grace to strengthen us, so as to live chaste lives. Pray, pray, and pray some more. Practice some little mortification (ex. fast from a meal one day of the week, drink only water on Fridays, etc.) and you see the difference when it comes to chastity. (Consult a spiritual director for anything major.) In short, prayer, self- knowledge, regularity of life, examination of conscience, and the grace of God.
-James Baron