Welcome Br. Cole Dryden to Servite High School!

Servite High School is proud to welcome Br. Cole Dryden to our campus from June 11 through July 16. Br. Cole is serving at Servite High School as part of his religious formation and ministerial development with the Order of Friar Servants of Mary.

Originally from Los Angeles, Br. Cole graduated from Hillcrest Christian High School in Granada Hills. He went on to study at Los Angeles Mission College before transferring to California State University, East Bay, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in U.S. History with a Minor in Philosophy. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and is entering his fifth year of seminary studies.

While on campus, Br. Cole will be engaging with our community by observing summer Theology classes, offering tutoring in Theology and English, and supporting faculty and staff across various ministries. His presence enriches our shared mission of forming faith-filled leaders through mentorship, education, and service.

In addition to his academic and ministerial work, Br. Cole brings a joyful and grounded spirit to our campus. He enjoys baking, cooking, and painting—and is known for his delicious cookies, bean dip, and guacamole! He also has a great sense of humor, recalling fondly the day he attended a Diaconate Ordination presided over by the future Pope Leo XIV, saying, “I remember that he was a really good preacher... but I don't remember what he preached that day!”

As a professed brother, Br. Cole wears the black habit of the Servites and is journeying toward ordination to the priesthood, expected in 2027 or 2028. His time at Servite is part of a long and prayerful formation process that began in 2019 and includes postulancy, novitiate, temporary vows, and culminates in solemn profession and ordination.

Please join us in welcoming Br. Cole with open hearts and warm words. If you see him around campus, be sure to say hello!

Welcome to Servite, Br. Cole!