 Br. Emmanuel
Francisco Taylor,
OP
I entered the Dominican Order from Seattle but if you want to know how I entered from that beautiful city
you have to follow me at least two steps. My first step is Northern
California where I was raised. During family summer camping trips I developed a love for the ocean. At
that young age I would pray about my future vocation and it was exploring the Ocean. I wanted to praise
God through that study. These plans were made difficult however as I found myself 1,000 miles from the
ocean when my family moved to New Mexico.
Despite the loss of the Ocean I loved the culture in New Mexico: the food, the
families and Catholic faith. I made very good friends there and was not in a hurry to leave. I went to
University there and studied electrical engineering with the hope to go into Oceanography after.
After some job experience and many adventures I found the fulfillment of my greatest
dream living aboard a research ship traveling the world’s Oceans and working on the submarine Alvin. We
took scientists 10,000 feet deep to explore the hydrothermal vents on the seafloor.
I loved the experience traveling and meeting people from around the world. It showed
me that I like to be on pilgrimage. While at sea for month long expeditions I tried to pray and share my
faith but I realized I needed community for support.
I felt drawn to a community of faith at Blessed Sacrament Church in Seattle because
of the Young Adult program that tried to integrate faith with lives of the people in the parish.
I realized my great love for teaching and felt called to share as a religious
brother with the support of community continuing on the pilgrimage I have already set out on. I hope to
learn to be a good teacher. I want to be able to integrate and share the science of nature and the love of
God with others.
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