When in Rome: Life & Travels from Vatican City with Fr. Zach Mabee

We catch up with Fr. Zach Mabee who spent five years in Rome, Italy studying at the Pontifical North American College. Jordan and I met him there our first year abroad! We learn more about what his travels taught him as well as some of his most memorable stops along the way.

Today on On Arrival: 

• His early life and how it inspired him to not only adopt the Catholic faith, but to become a priest
• How he connected with us and even our family in Vatican City
• What life was like when he enrolled and arrived at the Pontifical North American College in Rome
• How authentic Italian cuisine sidetracked his healthy eating habits
• Zach recalls his visit to our favorite restaurant in Rome, Osteria Dei Pontifici, and we share our favorite dishes there
• His trick for finding the locals' take in the city he's in
• Why life in Italy can be both charming and frustrating, but never short on drama
• How his travels have made him a better priest

Interested in connecting with Fr. Zach? Shoot him an email  at zacharymabee@gmail.com

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