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Vocation Retreats
A time to clarify your calling in life

Life Awareness Vocation Weekend
June 4 – June 6, 2010
A Time and Place to Clarify Your Calling in Life

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Do you feel you have a vocation to the priesthood or religious life?
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What's A Diocesan Priest

As a Diocesan Priest, you are called to serve the People of God. A diocesan priest is a compassionate and understanding leader of the community who willingly walks with the faithful by empowering them to respond to the message of the Gospel.

Qualities of a Candidate for the Priesthood

  • A love for the Catholic faith
  • Generosity
  • A desire to help other people
  • A personal relationship with God
  • A Capacity and desire to learn, A respect for other people
  • Openness to other cultures and ethnic groups, Ability to work collaboratively
  • Good social skills
  • The ability to enjoy one's own company and a variety of friendships
  • The courage to take risks
  • A healthy self-image
  • The ability to state an opinion that might differ from that of others
As a Diocesan Priest, you will be called to become a leader of a parish. A parish is a faith-filled group of people living in a definite geographic area within a particular diocese. It is a vital unit in the life of the community and the work of the Church. It is the center for liturgical worship, education, social life and community celebrations.

As a priest, you will take on the roles of administrator, counselor, teacher, and team member. The most vital role in the life of your priesthood will be your spiritual leadership; calling forth and utilizing the gifts and talents of the community. Within the context of the parish, you will try to minister to the whole person - promoting the spiritual, physical and emotional development of its members. In addition, you will be ministered to by the faithful