St. Petersburg Office of Vocations

Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg Office of Vocations

“It is you who have stood by me in my trials, and I confer a kingdom on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; and you will sit on thrones  judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” – Luke 22:28-30

Is the Lord calling you to minister to His people?

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Discerning the Priesthood

Discernment is a process of growing closer to Jesus, being attentive to His desire for your life, learning about the priesthood and praying intensely about the Lord’s will for your life.

Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg Office of Vocations

What Do Priests Do?

Priests bring people to Jesus, and Jesus to people.

Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg Office of Vocations

Learn to Discern

The art of finding your true vocation in life.

Take the Discernment Self-Test

Grade yourself from 1-5 on 20 short questions, to see if you might have a priestly vocation!

Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg Office of Vocations

Priesthood vocations in the Diocese of St Petersburg

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Our Men in Formation

Fostering & Promoting Vocations

Vocation Resources

Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg Office of Vocations

For Parishes

Resources to pray for and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg Office of Vocations

For Schools

Resources to teach students about Catholic vocations and how to discern God’s call.

Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg Office of Vocations

For Parents

Ways that Catholic families can help their children remain open to their vocations.

Our Mission

To foster vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life in order to be able to have sufficient priests and religious to serve our diocese and the needs of God’s people. The Diocese of St Petersburg Office of Vocations is accountable directly to the Bishop and to the Vicar General.

Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg Office of Vocations
St. Jude is the Patron of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Photo taken of the statue at St. Jude Cathedral.
Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg Office of Vocations

Bishop Gregory Parkes is the spiritual leader of the Catholic faithful of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Learn more