Vocations

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Thoughts of Priesthood Never Left Deacon Steven McClernon

By John Woods The thought of becoming a priest first occurred to young Steven McClernon when he was a junior in high school. He was...

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Six Men to Be Ordained Permanent Deacons by Bishop Barres for Ministry of Service

By John Woods Even during the early days of the Covid pandemic, the six men about to be ordained as permanent deacons for the Diocese of...

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Supporting Vocations in our Diocese

Supporting Vocations in our Diocese “The harvest is abundant but laborers are few; so ask the Master of the Harvest to send out Laborers...

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I Think God Is Calling Me To Go To Seminary, And So I Did

Journeying together in communion, participation, and mission. The Catholic Ministries appeal gives us an opportunity to be challenged by...

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Following The Call

When he was in junior high school, Father Chris Heller had something stirring in his heart. He followed that call and believed God was...

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Building a Community of Faith…The Diaconate

“Deacons remind the Church that what Saint Thérèse discovered is true: the Church has a heart inflamed by love. Yes, a humble heart...

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Vocations: Fr. Wegiel

Your gifts to the Catholic Ministries Appeal help to build a community of Faith by supporting the education of our seminarians as they...

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Creating Pathways to Vocations

Your donation to the Catholic Ministries Appeal supports Vocations to the priesthood in our Diocese.