Vocations

Cuando pensamos de vocaciones, con frequencia pensamos que se trata de lo que Dios quiere de mi. Pero la verdad es que Dios no quiere nada de nosotros. El quiere todo para nosotros – “Yo he venido para que tengan vida, y la tengan en abundancia” (Juan 10:10). Tu vocación es lo que El quiere para ti.

Take this opportunity to encounter the joyful sisters from various religious communities, hear their discernment stories, and learn about their communities. Their sharing and guidance will shed light on your own discernment journey. We’ll also celebrate Mass and spend time in prayer and adoration. Lunch will be provided. This event is open to young women 14 to 35 years old. Registration will close on September 24th.

Might God be calling you to be a priest? Bishop Vásquez invites you to come and see. Join other single men, ages 14-49, for Project Andrew: a day with Mass, prayer, presentations on the priesthood, and an opportunity to meet many priests of our diocese. Lunch will be provided! There is no cost.

Might God be calling you to be a priest? Bishop Vásquez invites you to come and see. Join other single men, ages 14-49, for Project Andrew: a day with Mass, prayer, presentations on the priesthood, and an opportunity to meet many priests of our diocese. Lunch will be provided! There is no cost.

Attending an ordination is a beautiful way to give thanks to God for the priesthood and to pray for those to be ordained. It is also a powerful opportunity to discern your own vocation. This year, The Call is taking place at the transitional diaconate ordination. Before being ordained to the priesthood, every priest is ordained a transitional deacon. It is there that the man first responds to God’s call in a definitive way – promising obedience, celibacy, and prayer. Join Fr. Greg Gerhart before and after the ordination to learn about the priesthood by reflecting on the promises that the priest first makes as a deacon. You’ll also enjoy breakfast, lunch, get a saved spot at the ordination Mass, and hear from our seminarians. This event is open to single men, ages 14-49, and it is free.

An ordination marks a turning point not only in the life of the new priest, but in all the souls he will spiritually lead, receive, and love. Our Lord has chosen these men from all others to take up this faithful “yes,” and it is our blessing to bear witness to it. Join us in witnessing the gift of the priesthood on June 8th, 2024, as our diocese receives our newest priest at this year’s Presbyteral Ordination at Santa Cruz Catholic Church.