Vocation Ministry Workshop
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We are excited to announce that Mrs. Rosemary Sullivan, the Executive Director of the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors, will be joining us as the keynote speaker at the St. Petersburg Diocese Vocations Ministry Workshop. Mrs. Sullivan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of vocations, and her insights are sure to inspire and guide us in our ministry efforts. Her dedication to promoting and nurturing vocations aligns seamlessly with our mission in the St. Petersburg Diocese. Join us for an enlightening and engaging session as Mrs. Rosemary Sullivan shares her wisdom and passion for fostering vocations within our community. The workshop promises to be an enriching experience for all those who attend. The event will start with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Gregory Parkes.
Who is Mrs. Rosemary Sullivan?
Rosemary Sullivan is the Executive Director of the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors and has over 21 years of experience in the ministry of vocations to the diocesan priesthood. Rosemary’s work in this ministry began in 2002 for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, including overseeing seminary candidate admissions for 10 years. This led to her being hired as the Events Coordinator for the NCDVD in 2006, and subsequently their Executive Director in 2009, while continuing her work with Rockville Center. Since 2009, Rosemary has also served as a consultant to the USCCB committee for Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations. In addition to her work in vocations, in 2012 Rose was appointed by Timothy Cardinal Dolan to serve as Program Director for the Sacred Heart Institute for the ongoing formation of Clergy, part of the St. Charles Borromeo Tri-Diocesan Partnership. Rosemary is a member of the Board of Directors for the Foundation of Priestly Vocations and for Enkindle Catholic Ministries and currently serves as Co-Chair of Liturgy for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress. A graduate of St. John’s University with degrees in Business and Communications, Rose has been married to her husband Gary for over 37 years; they have four adult children and 3 grandchildren. One of their sons is a priest for the Diocese of Rockville Centre.