Peter Moheb Gadalla (7/29/1982) was born in Houston, Texas, and is the eldest child, having two younger sisters. For much of his childhood he lived in Egypt, where his family worshiped in the Coptic rite. As an undergraduate in mechanical engineering at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, he enjoyed studying vibration analysis and heat transfer. He was a member of the Pi Tau Sigma Honorary Society and served as president of the Society of Automotive and Aerospace Engineers. Through his uncle, Fr. Nasry, S.J, of the California Province, he met the Jesuits at Spring Hill College, enjoying their warm hospitality. Since graduation, he has worked for the Navy constructing ships, has been active in the Knights of Columbus at Spring Hill College, and has tutored at-risk children. To relax, he enjoys sitting on the beach. He also likes to listen to music and play soccer.

Jonathan Miller Harmon (2/2/1985) was born in Tyler, Texas, and is the third of six children. After high school, he entered the RCIA program to better understand his Catholic faith. Deepening his commitment to the Church, he became a teacher of the younger students of his parish and an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist. He earned his associate’s degree in general education at Tyler Junior College, where he was instrumental in starting a Catholic students’ group. Bishop Alvaro Corrado del Rio, Jesuit bishop for the Diocese of Tyler, has accompanied him in the discernment of his vocation. Jonathan has volunteered with Meals on Wheels for several years. Martial Arts have been a consistent and positive influence in his life. In the summer of 2007, he earned his black belt and is now an instructor. As he looks forward to future ministry, he is attracted to pastoral work, especially directing retreats.