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# Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg Office of Vocations

Helping young men discern their vocation to the Catholic priesthood

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- [Focus 11](https://dospvocations.org/schools/focus-11/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”94.6%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] January 12, 2026 January 13, 2026 January 15, 2026 January 16, 2026 Villa Madonna Christ the King Nativity St. Lawrence Morning Star Pinellas Park Cathedral of St. Jude
- [Religious Orders of Women in our Diocese](https://dospvocations.org/religious-life/religious-orders-of-women/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Here is a list of religious orders of women who presently serve in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. You may wish to contact them directly to get more specific
- [Parish Opportunities](https://dospvocations.org/parishes/parish-opportunities/) - To best assist our parishes in promoting a culture of vocations, the Office of Vocations would like to offer different experiences. During a Parish Visit: Only presiding/preaching two Masses: During a Parish Visit, Fr. Xavy will preach at the Masses he is celebrating and for the rest of the Masses, it would be best for
- [For Parishes](https://dospvocations.org/resources/parishes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blog include_categories=”11″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”45a76ac0-ed7a-4b8d-9583-e0e3560e17cf” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_module=”3615″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2em||||false|false” border_width_top=”2px” border_color_top=”#EEEEEE” global_colors_info=”{}”] Prayer Calendars for Priests & Future Priests [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||on|||#3492CE|” header_font=”||||on|||#3492CE|” header_3_font=”||||on|||#3492CE|” custom_padding=”2em||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″
- [Altar Server Appreciation Event](https://dospvocations.org/latest/altar-server-appreciation-event-2/) - Altar Server Appreciation Event To check out photos from the day click here: Flickr Album The above album has a portion of photos. Another album will be posted here in the following weeks. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Vocations jp@dosp.org or 727-345-3452
- [Priest and Seminarian Prayer Calendars](https://dospvocations.org/resources/prayer-calendars/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”50px||50px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_module=”3615″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2em||||false|false” border_width_top=”2px” border_color_top=”#EEEEEE” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Prayer Calendars for Priests & Future Priests [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2em||||false|false” border_width_top=”2px” border_color_top=”#EEEEEE” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] – All November – April Priest Calendars
- [Emergency Contacts for Events](https://dospvocations.org/latest/emergency-contacts-for-events/) - Emergency ContactGoing on an event with the Office of Vocations? Please let us know who to contact in case of emergency.Event Participant(Required) First Last Emergency Contact(Required) First Last Emergency Contact Phone(Required)Relationship to Participant(Required)Anything Else?Is there anything else you would like the office to know?
- [Youth and Young Adult Ministry: Summer Time](https://dospvocations.org/parishes/yyamsummer-time/) - How can we serve you and your ministry this summer? Youth Minister or Young Adult Group LeaderName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Parish Name(Required)Or Young Adult GroupEventsPlease add the events you would like for seminarians to serve. Please include the following: name of event, date, ideally how many seminarians, event description, and what is wanted of
- [Promotion for Events](https://dospvocations.org/parishes/promotion-for-events/) - Hello! Thank you for promoting Vocations events. We are grateful that you want to share the goodness coming out of our office. As events come up, this will be a place where we will post Canva links. The links are view only but you may copy them to your own canva and/or download the image
- [Religious Orders of Men in our Diocese](https://dospvocations.org/religious-life/religious-orders-of-men/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Here is a list of religious orders of men who presently serve in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. You may wish to contact them directly to get more specific information.
- [For Schools](https://dospvocations.org/resources/for-schools/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Office of Vocations is happy to assist our elementary and high schools raise vocation awareness in any way we can. Fr. Chuck Dornquast, Director of Vocations, is happy to come and celebrate a school mass, assist
- [What is Discernment?](https://dospvocations.org/discernment/what-is-discernment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||4px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] A vocation is a profound commitment to follow God’s call, and it requires thoughtful effort and care to understand that calling. This careful process of discovering God’s will is known as vocational discernment. Proper
- [Altar Server Appreciation Event](https://dospvocations.org/latest/altar-server-appreciation-event/) - Would you like to help out next year? [formidable id="27" title="1" description="1"]
- [Youth and Young Adult Ministries](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/youth-and-young-adult-ministries/) - Youth and Young Adult Ministries Youth and young adult ministries provide middle and high school students and young adults a key place to grow in their relationship with the Lord and discern their vocation. Ministering to these age groups includes assisting them in their awareness of their unique call within the Kingdom that Jesus is
- [What are vocations](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/what-are-vocations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] What are Vocations and Why are They Important? A vocation within the Catholic faith is more than a career or occupation. It is the experience of God encountering an individual and revealing
- [Pastors and Parish Priests](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/pastors-and-parish-priests/) - Pastors and Parish Priests Priests inspire future priests. It is the example and invitation of a priest that is the single greatest tool for promoting vocations to the priesthood. Priestly fatherhood can also provide women discerning religious life with a safe place to discern and pursue their vocation. The Role of Pastor or Parish priest
- [Parishioners as Vocation Ministers](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/parishioners-as-vocation-ministers/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Parishioners as Vocation Ministers Happy and successful parishioners are those who are not satisfied with merely being a member of a parish. They are those who, among other things, believe in other parishioners and see the parish as the spiritual epicenter of life. They look out over the
- [How to Use This Toolkit](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/how-to-use-this-toolkit/) - How to Use This Toolkit This toolkit is designed to help a parish establish or expand a parish-wide vocations ministry. Ideally the pastor of a parish selects an individual or small group of individuals to create a Parish Vocation Enrichment Team that is dedicated to courageously encouraging vocations in his parish. That Team can then
- [Introduction to Our Parish Toolkit](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/introduction-to-our-parish-toolkit/) - Introduction to Our Parish Toolkit “When Jesus saw the crowds, He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.’”
- [Families and Parents](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/families-and-parents/) - Families and Parents Vocations do not grow on trees, they grow in homes. Priests and Religious are also sons and daughters, brothers and sisters. It is within the family that sons and daughters learn that they can trust God and His plan for their lives. In the family a child learns that prayer and time
- [Altar Server Coordinators](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/altar-server-coordinators/) - Altar Server Coordinators Eight out of ten priests were also altar servers. Service at the altar is also frequently in the background of women who later enter religious life. This service allows young people to participate more actively in the mystery of the Eucharistic liturgy and find purpose in serving their parish through it. The
- [Parish Groups](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/parish-groups/) - Parish Groups Parishioners participate more fully in the life of the parish through their involvement in parish groups. A parish that seeks to encourage vocations and create an atmosphere that nurtures them can establish a policy that each group includes at least one vocation-related activity in its plan for the year. These activities can be
- [The Role of Youth Faith Formation or Volunteer](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/the-role-of-youth-faith-formation-or-volunteer/) - The Role of Youth Faith Formation or Volunteer What can I Do? Provide opportunities for students to encounter vocations as a group Assemble boys by age group or class to have a screening of a vocations-themed video Invite parish clergy to come to the faith formation session and share about their vocation Invite religious sisters
- [The Role of School Principal, Administrator, or Faculty Member](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/the-role-of-school-principal/) - Catholic Schools and Youth Faith Formation Catholic schools and Catholic youth faith formation have been a tremendous force for good and for evangelization in our world. These parts of the parish care for the natural needs of students to engage with the world that has been provided to them. In so doing, they reveal the
- [Parish Vocation Enrichment Team](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/parish-vocation-enrichment-team/) - Parish Vocation Enrichment Team The Pastor has chosen one or more individuals to assist him in creating a culture of vocations in the parish. The goal of the Team is to become familiar with all of the ministries in the parish and help them become part of the vocations ministry through activities that create a
- [Courageously Encouraging Vocations - Bishop Parkes](https://dospvocations.org/parish-toolkit/courageously-encouraging-vocations-bishop-parkes/) - Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The work of encouraging, promoting and supporting vocations is essential to the health of a diocese. The men and women who are being called to serve the faithful within and outside of our diocese as priests, religious and permanent deacons are found within your parish’s communities. I have entrusted
- [What is Seminary Like?](https://dospvocations.org/priesthood/what-is-seminary-like/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″ header_2_font=”||||||||”] The Seminary is the Place Where a Man is Formed Mind, Body, and Soul Into the Image of Jesus Christ. Seminaries are not places where men walk around in silence
- [Resources for Parishes, Parents, & Schools](https://dospvocations.org/resources/resources/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blog include_categories=”9″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”45a76ac0-ed7a-4b8d-9583-e0e3560e17cf” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blog][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Printed resources The Office of Vocations has several printed resources available. Below is a sampling of what we have. If you would like us to mail you any of
- [Resources for Vocations Teams](https://dospvocations.org/resources/resources-for-vocations-teams/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Below are resources to help you organize and establish a Parish Vocation Enrichment Team at your parish. There is a Vocation Promotion Workshop held every year to help you with promoting vocations and vocation
- [Want to stay in contact with the Office of Vocations?](https://dospvocations.org/latest/want-to-stay-in-contact-with-the-office-of-vocations/) - [formidable id="16" title="1" description="1"]
- [Six Ways to Discern Your Vocation](https://dospvocations.org/discernment/six-ways-to-discern-your-vocation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] How can I know God’s plan for my life? Follow these recommendations, and God will help you to understand what He is calling you to do with your life! 1. Prayer Prayer is
- [Newsletters](https://dospvocations.org/resources/newsletters/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Vocation Connection: Newsletter from the Office of Vocations, Diocese of St. PetersburgVocation-Connection-September-2020Vocation Connection – October 2020Vocation Connection – January 2021Vocation Connection – February 2021Vocation Connection – March 2021Vocation Connection – April 2021 Seeds of Hope: Magazine written and produced by the
- [For Parents](https://dospvocations.org/resources/parents/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] If you need vocations resources for your religious education classes, please contact the Office of Vocations. We have prayers cards in English and Spanish, for children and adults, posters, discernment booklets, videos, as well
- [Videos](https://dospvocations.org/resources/videos/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Here are several videos that we feel are great discernment resources! As always, the best resource for discerning your vocation is you. Allow your heart and mind to be open to God’s will in your life. Pray, pray, pray without
- [What Do Priests Do?](https://dospvocations.org/priesthood/what-do-priests-do/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ background_color=”gcid-20c0113e-ae90-4083-8c6e-d69dc5bdf654″ custom_margin=”-109px||||false|false” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-20c0113e-ae90-4083-8c6e-d69dc5bdf654%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”_initial” text_text_color=”gcid-c9eeec61-1408-4300-9aa7-b7eb6a92e7e8″ background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a484440d-b4e8-4e7b-beaf-05cb48dfb7a0%22:%91%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-c9eeec61-1408-4300-9aa7-b7eb6a92e7e8%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Individual priests have a very wide variety of tasks within the Church. There are many specialized ministries such as being a chaplain, working at the diocesan offices, or teaching
- [Take the Self Discernment Test!](https://dospvocations.org/latest/discernment-self-test/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _dynamic_attributes=”background_image” _module_preset=”53add6c8-63fa-4931-9901-b367b8c08e88″ background_image=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” custom_padding=”21vh||28vh||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”3em||3em||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-658f80ae-cd89-4b1c-b4b1-a9805480c8e1%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”d44f0de7-582a-4b68-9d0f-cee6eca170f9″ header_font_size=”61px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Take the Self Discernment Test! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ module_class=”columnswap” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-658f80ae-cd89-4b1c-b4b1-a9805480c8e1%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”-141px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”2em|2em|2em|2em|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”gcid-658f80ae-cd89-4b1c-b4b1-a9805480c8e1″
- [Frequently Asked Questions for Priesthood or Religious Life](https://dospvocations.org/religious-life/faqs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] 30 popular questions, answered by Fr. Chuck Dornquast. Questions? Email spvocation@dosp.org [/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a484440d-b4e8-4e7b-beaf-05cb48dfb7a0%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22%93,%22gcid-20c0113e-ae90-4083-8c6e-d69dc5bdf654%22:%91%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”1. What does a call from God sound like?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]
- [En Espanol](https://dospvocations.org/parishes/en-espanol/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] “¡Despertar al mundo! Sean testimonio de un modo distinto de hacer, de actuar, de vivir! Es posible vivir de un modo distinto en este mundo.” ~Papa Francisco ¿Que es la vocación?
- [Scriptures for Discernment](https://dospvocations.org/discernment/scriptures-for-discernment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Discipleship: Call and Response Old Testament Gen 12:1-9 The Call of Abram: Leave your country and family to come Gen 22:1-19 Faith to obey God: Abraham is commanded to offer Isaac Gen 37-50 God orchestrates our lives to
- [Seven Stages of a Diligent Discernment](https://dospvocations.org/discernment/seven-stages-of-a-diligent-discernment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Please keep in mind that every vocation is a mystery, and thus every man passes through these stages differently on the way to priesthood. Some will pass through the first few stages only to discern that God
- [Why Celibacy?](https://dospvocations.org/priesthood/why-celibacy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px||5px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Discerning Priestly Celibacy Are some of these your thoughts in regards to celibacy? “I really like girls!” “I have not always lived a chaste life. Can I still be considered for the seminary?” “I struggle with purity,
- [Overcoming Fear of the Priesthood](https://dospvocations.org/priesthood/overcoming-fear-of-the-priesthood/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Perhaps priesthood has crossed your mind, but fear pushes the idea away: Fear of commitment Fear of celibacy Fear of being unworthy These fears are very common, even for men who are already in seminary. But literally
- [Signs of a Priestly Vocation](https://dospvocations.org/priesthood/signs-of-a-priestly-vocation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] How do I know God is calling me? If you have ever thought about being a priest, these qualities may be clues to a future priestly vocation: 1. God has placed in your heart a desire to
- [Priesthood FAQ](https://dospvocations.org/priesthood/priesthood-faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] 1. What does a priest do? The purpose of a priest is to bring people to Jesus, and Jesus to people. He does this primarily by preaching the Word and offering the Sacrifice of the Mass. His
- [5 Signs of a Religious Vocation](https://dospvocations.org/religious-life/5-signs-of-a-religious-vocation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Five Signs Religious Life Might Be Right For You By Sister Colleen Therese Smith, A.S.C.J. Not long ago a young woman posed this question to me: “Does God send signs?”
- [Life of a Religious](https://dospvocations.org/religious-life/life-of-a-religious/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Apostolic religious life is a form of consecrated life within the Church wherein the members profess vows of chastity, poverty and obedience within a Congregation or Community approved by the Church. Shared community life
- [What is Religious Life?](https://dospvocations.org/religious-life/what-is-religious-life/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Consecrated Life, or religious life, is a vocation in which members live in a community with a shared apostolate (or mission), charism (the particular expression of the community’s life, the community’s “culture”), and spirituality.
- [Practical Ideas for Parishes](https://dospvocations.org/parishes/practical-ideas-for-parishes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] PRAYER Holy Hours for Vocations. Have a special Holy Hour to pray for priestly and religious vocations. More information is available here. Rosary for Vocations. During the rosary mention candidates by name. Vocations Rosary – Luminous Mysteries Vocation Prayer distribution. Vocation prayer card
- [Holy Hour For Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/parishes/holy-hour-for-vocations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] PLANNING THE HOLY HOUR To hold a Holy Hour for Vocations in your parish, it is best to have the participation of your parish priest. Work with him to choose
- [Traveling Crucifix for Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/schools/traveling-crucifix-for-vocations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] CLASSROOM CRUCIFIX FOR VOCATIONS The School Traveling Crucifix Program provides students with a significant focal point for daily prayer in the classroom—and for conversation about the importance of vocations. A beautiful crucifix is selected to “travel” to different classrooms in
- [Classroom Consecration to Mary](https://dospvocations.org/schools/classroom-consecration-to-mary/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] CONSECRATE YOUR CLASSROOM TO MARY, QUEEN OF VOCATIONS Student Leader: We pray through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary that Jesus will call at least one girl from this class to be a religious sister, and
- [Siete maneras que las familias pueden fomentar vocaciones](https://dospvocations.org/parents/siete-maneras/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] “La familia cristiana, que es verdaderamente “como una iglesia doméstica”, ha ofrecido siempre y continúa ofreciendo las condiciones favorables para el nacimiento de las vocaciones” ~ San Juan Pablo II Imagínese
- [Practical Ideas for Parents](https://dospvocations.org/parents/practical-ideas-for-parents/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”ec53815b-409e-4e36-812a-bbb1423b88f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”601a7d4c-d4e3-4893-9672-2bb4ff9f737b” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Everyone’s first vocation is to holiness, so parents should strive to create a home environment where Christian virtue can flourish. Here are a few other ideas: Invite a priest, sister, or brother to dinner at your home. Show your children
- [Para Los Padres](https://dospvocations.org/parents/para-los-padres/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blog include_categories=”25″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”45a76ac0-ed7a-4b8d-9583-e0e3560e17cf” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Mitos sobre las vocaciones](https://dospvocations.org/parents/para-los-padres/mitos-sobre-las-vocaciones/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Seis Temores Comunes cuando Su Hijo Está Considerando el Sacerdocio Año tras año, en encuestas a sacerdotes recién ordenados, más de la mitad de ellos informa que sus familias inicialmente se opusieron
- [Books on Discernment](https://dospvocations.org/discernment/books-on-discernment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Books on Vocation Discernment To Save a Thousand Souls: A Guide for Discerning a Vocation to Diocesan PriesthoodFr. Brett Brannen Priests for the Third MillenniumArchbishop Timothy Dolan Discerning the Will
- [7 Ways Families Can Promote Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/parents/7-ways-families-can-promote-vocations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] How can I promote vocations at home? Snuggle up and read a story. Sometimes the simplest ideas are best! Add some books about famous saints to your bedtime reading.
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## Events

- [Miriam Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/miriam-dinner-3-954/) - Women ages 16-35 are invited to join us for prayer, listening to vocation stories, food, and fellowship with religious sisters. We will be meeting from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa in their parish center called The McLoughlin Center in Room C. Come with open hearts to hear vocation stories, talk about
- [Come and See: St. Joseph Seminary College](https://dospvocations.org/events/come-and-see-st-joseph-seminary-college-3/) - Join Fr. Xavy and some of the DOSP Seminarians on a road trip to visit St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, Louisiana. 3/27/26 - 5:30am - Meet Up 3/29/26 - 11:59pm - Arrive RSVP for SJSC Come and SeeName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a Catholic High
- [St. Andrew's Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-andrews-dinner-11/) - Men 16+ are invited to a casual discernment event with Bishop Parkes and other clergy. The night consists of dinner, vocation stories from priests, a Q&A, and prayer. Parents of discerning minors are invited to attend. (Must register 2 weeks prior to event) RSVP for St. Andrew's DinnerName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email
- [St. Andrew's Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-andrews-dinner-10/) - Men 16+ are invited to a casual discernment event with Bishop Parkes and other clergy. The night consists of dinner, vocation stories from priests, a Q&A, and prayer. Parents of discerning minors are invited to attend. RSVP for St. Andrew's DinnerName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a
- [Adorare 2025](https://dospvocations.org/events/adorare/) - Join us in prayer for an abundance of vocations to priesthood and religious life for our diocese. Please sign up for the hours you are willing to commit for Adorare 2025. Únete a nosotros para orar por vocaciones abundantes al sacerdocio y vida religiosa en nuestra diócesis. Por favor, regístrate para las horas que estas
- [Women's Discernment Day](https://dospvocations.org/events/discernment-day/) - Women 16-35 are invited to join us for prayer, listening to vocation stories, food, and fellowship with religious sisters. Flyer:2025 Discernment Day for Women RSVP for Women's Discernment DayName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a Catholic High School or University Ministry, please indicate.
- [St. Andrew's Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-andrews-dinner-9/) - Men 16+ are invited to a casual discernment event with Bishop Parkes and other clergy. The night consists of dinner, vocation stories from priests, a Q&A, and prayer. Parents of discerning minors are invited to attend. RSVP for St. Andrew's DinnerName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a
- [Bishop's BBQ](https://dospvocations.org/events/bishops-bbq-4/) - Men 16+, join us for a casual discernment event. Get to know Bishop Parkes, Fr. Xavy, and our seminarians. There will be prayer, fellowship, and food! Please reach out to the Office of Vocations for more information. 727-345-3452
- [Come and See - St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary](https://dospvocations.org/events/come-and-see-st-vincent-de-paul-regional-seminary-2/) - Come and see St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. Learn more about the seminary and the seminarians during times of prayer, meals, and discussions. This event is for young adult men and free of charge. Register below. Details: Friday, January 30th, 2026 6:45am - Everyone meet at the Nazareth House 7:00am -
- [Abundance Holy Hour](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-holy-hour-4/) - Join us in prayer for an abundance of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. The Holy Hour will take place monthly at the Cathedral of St. Jude in St. Petersburg at 6:30pm. We look forward to gathering in prayer with you.
- [Abundance Holy Hour](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-holy-hour-2/) - Join us in prayer for an abundance of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. The Holy Hour will take place monthly at the Cathedral of St. Jude in St. Petersburg at 6:30pm. We look forward to gathering in prayer with you.
- [Abundance Holy Hour](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-holy-hour-3/) - Join us in prayer for an abundance of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. The Holy Hour will take place monthly at the Cathedral of St. Jude in St. Petersburg at 6:30pm. We look forward to gathering in prayer with you.
- [Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat - For Women](https://dospvocations.org/events/fiat-ministries-discernment-retreat-for-women/)
- [Bishop's BBQ](https://dospvocations.org/events/bishops-bbq-2025/) - Men 16+, join us for a casual discernment event. Get to know Bishop Parkes, Fr. Chuck, and our seminarians. There will be prayer, fellowship, and food! During prayer there will also be the candidacy of two of our seminarians. Join us! Registration is now closed. Please reach out to the Office of Vocations for more
- [Come and See: St. Joseph Seminary College](https://dospvocations.org/events/come-and-see-st-joseph-seminary-college-2/) - Join Fr. Chuck and some of the DOSP Seminarians on a road trip to visit St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, Louisiana. This event is currently closed. Please email the Office of Vocations at jp@dosp.org to be added to the waitlist. 4/11/25 - 5:30am - Meet at the USF Catholic Student Center - Bellarmine
- [Miriam Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/miriam-dinner-3/) - Women ages 16-35 are invited to join us for prayer, listening to vocation stories, food, and fellowship with religious sisters. RSVP for Miriam Dinner - AprilName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a Catholic High School or University Ministry, please indicate.
- [St. Andrew's Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-andrews-dinner-8/) - St. Andrew's Dinner - March RSVP for St. Andrew's DinnerName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a Catholic High School or University Ministry, please indicate.Will your parents be joining us? No Yes, one parent Yes, two parents If parents are joining, please put their names here.Dietary Restrictions Gluten
- [Come and See - St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary](https://dospvocations.org/events/come-and-see-st-vincent-de-paul-regional-seminary/) - Come and see St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. Learn more about the seminary and the seminarians during times of prayer, meals, and discussions. This event is for young adult men and free of charge. Register below. Details: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 6:45am - Everyone meet at the Nazareth House 7:00am -
- [St. Andrew's Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-andrews-dinner-7/) - RSVP for St. Andrew's DinnerName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a Catholic High School or University Ministry, please indicate.Will your parents be joining us? No Yes, one parent Yes, two parents If parents are joining, please put their names here.Dietary Restrictions Gluten Dairy Vegetarian Click here to
- [Melchizedek Retreat](https://dospvocations.org/events/melchizedek-retreat/) - Join us for a day retreat at Bethany Center! Small group discussion Meet seminarians Times of prayer Hear talks about discernment and priesthood RSVP for Melchizedek RetreatName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a Catholic High School or University Ministry, please indicate.
- [Miriam Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/miriam-dinner-2/) - Women ages 16-35 are invited to join us for prayer, listening to vocation stories, food, and fellowship with religious sisters. RSVP for Miriam Dinner - MarchName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a Catholic High School or University Ministry, please indicate.
- [Miriam Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/miriam-dinner/) - Due to hurricane Helene, we have decided to make this Miriam Dinner a virtual gathering. Please join us on Zoom on Friday, September 27th, 2024 at 6:00pm. Please register below for the Zoom link. RSVP for Miriam Dinner - SeptemberName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a Catholic
- [Vocation Ministry Workshop - Español](https://dospvocations.org/events/workshop-espanol/) - Esperamos que se encuentren bien y que sus familias y hogares estén a salvo. Estamos muy agradecidos de que ustedes deseen unirse a nosotros al Taller del Ministerio Vacacional. Lamentablemente, debido a las consecuencias de la tormenta, hemos decidido posponer el taller hasta nuevo aviso. Nos comunicaremos con ustedes en las próximas semanas para compartir la
- [Vocation Ministry Workshop](https://dospvocations.org/events/workshop-english/) - 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
- [National Vocation Awareness Week](https://dospvocations.org/events/national-vocation-awareness-week-3/) - National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. NVAW began in 1976 when
- [Priesthood Sunday](https://dospvocations.org/events/priesthood-sunday-4/) - Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. This nationwide event is coordinated and sponsored by the US Council of Serra International.
- [Feast of St. Charles Borromeo, Patron of Seminarians](https://dospvocations.org/events/feast-of-st-charles-borromeo-patron-of-seminarians/) - Saint Charles Borromeo, patron of seminarians, was a leading voice of internal reform in the Church, stamping out the selling of indulgences and many other abuses. He believed these problems stemmed from ignorant clergy, so he established many seminaries and instituted Sunday School classes for the laity. May St. Charles continue to intercede in the
- [Feast of St. John Vianney, Patron of Priests](https://dospvocations.org/events/feast-of-st-john-vianney-patron-of-priests/) - Saint John Vianney, patron of priests, was raised during the French Revolution when Catholics, and especially priests, had to hide from the government in order to receive and administer the Sacraments. This inspired Saint John Vianney greatly, and he became a parish priest in Ars, France. May his priestly example inspire us all, especially those
- [World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests](https://dospvocations.org/events/world-day-of-prayer-for-the-sanctification-of-priests/) - Join us in praying for our priests.
- [World Day of Prayer for Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/events/world-day-of-prayer-for-vocations-4/) - 4th Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) The purpose of World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms
- [Holy Thursday](https://dospvocations.org/events/holy-thursday-4/) - Holy Thursday is a great day to pray for priests, as it commemorates the founding of the priesthood and the institution of the Eucharist.
- [World Marriage Day](https://dospvocations.org/events/world-marriage-day/) - A day to commemorate the sanctity of marriage and pray for married couples across the world.
- [World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life](https://dospvocations.org/events/world-day-of-prayer-for-consecrated-life-4/) - In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the
- [St. Andrew's Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-andrews-dinner-6/) - RSVP for St. Andrew's DinnerName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a Catholic High School or University Ministry, please indicate.Will your parents be joining us? No Yes, one parent Yes, two parents If parents are joining, please put their names here.Dietary Restrictions Gluten Dairy Vegetarian Click here to
- [Women's Discernment Day](https://dospvocations.org/events/womens-discernment-day/) - Women 16-35 are invited to join us for prayer, listening to vocation stories, food, and fellowship with religious sisters. RSVP for Women's Discernment DayName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAge(Required)Parish Name, City(Required)If you are representing a Catholic High School or University Ministry, please indicate.
- [Adorare 2024](https://dospvocations.org/events/adorare-2024/)
- [Bishop's BBQ](https://dospvocations.org/events/bishops-bbq-3/) - Men in High School and up, join us for a casual discernment event. Get to know Bishop Parkes, Fr. Chuck, and our seminarians. There will be games, food, and discussion. Join us! Click here to promote this event to your friends or ministries
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- [Come and See: St. Joseph Seminary College](https://dospvocations.org/events/come-and-see-st-joseph-seminary-college/) - Join Fr. Chuck and some of the DOSP Seminarians on a road trip to visit St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, Louisiana. Spots are limited so make sure to sign up fast! Details: For men who are High School juniors or seniors, in college, and young adults. Thursday: Everyone should arrive at 7:00pm at St.
- [Vocation Ministry Workshop](https://dospvocations.org/events/vocation-ministry-workshop/) - [formidable id="43" description="1"] 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,
- [St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary Come and See](https://dospvocations.org/events/come-and-see-svdp/) - Come and see St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. Learn more about the seminary and the seminarians during times of prayer, meals, and discussions. This event is for young adult men and free of charge. Register below. Leaving Nazareth House, St. Petersburg at 2:00pm. Returning to St. Petersburg by 5:00pm. [formidable
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- [Summit: Discernment Series for Men](https://dospvocations.org/events/summit-discernment-series-for-men/) - Young Adults! You are invited to join Fr. Chuck and the DOSP Seminarians before the Summit Holy Hour and Mass. There will be dinner and a discernment discussion. Come learn more about discernment and about our seminarians and stay for confession, adoration, and Mass. Click here to register for the Women's Event. [formidable
- [Summit: Discernment Series for Women](https://dospvocations.org/events/summit-discernment-series-for-women/) - Young Adults! You are invited to join Sr. Sherly before the Summit Holy Hour and Mass. There will be dinner and discernment discussion. Come learn more about discernment and about religious life and stay for confession, adoration, and Mass. [formidable id="36" title="1"] Click here to promote this event to your friends or ministries
- [Advent Adventure Day](https://dospvocations.org/events/advent-adventure-day/) - Due to the effects of the storm we have chosen to cancel the Adventure Day. We will still gather for the Abundance Holy Hour and Dinner with Bishop Parkes. Click here to register. Join Fr. Chuck and the Diocese of St. Petersburg Seminarians for a day of prayer, adventure, and fellowship. If you are
- [Abundance Holy Hour and Dinner with Bishop Parkes](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-and-dinner/) - Join Bishop Parkes, Fr. Chuck, DOSP Seminarians, and other priests for the Abundance Holy Hour and Dinner. Details about the day: 6:30pm - Abundance Holy Hour with Bishop Parkes. 7:30pm - Dinner with Bishop Parkes, Fr. Chuck, DOSP Seminarians, and other priests. 9:00pm - End [formidable id="33"] Click here to promote this event to
- [Buccaneers Watch Party](https://dospvocations.org/events/buccaneers-watch-party/) - Join Bishop Parkes, Fr. Chuck, Seminarians and other priests as they watch the Buccaneers game on Sunday, December 17th. There will be dinner, fellowship, and games. [formidable id="34"] Click here to promote this event to your friends or ministries
- [St. Joseph Seminary College COME AND SEE](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-joseph-seminary-college-come-and-see-2/) - Sign up is now closed. If you would like to be on the waitlist, please email jp@dosp.org. Join Fr. Chuck and some of the DOSP Seminarians on a road trip to visit St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, Louisiana. Details: For men who are High School juniors or seniors, in college, and young adults. Friday:
- [Fr. Chuck's Friendsgiving](https://dospvocations.org/events/fr-chucks-friendsgiving/) - [formidable id="31" description="1"]
- [National Vocation Awareness Week](https://dospvocations.org/events/national-vocation-awareness-week-2/) - National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. NVAW began in 1976 when
- [Abundance Holy Hour](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-holy-hour-150/) - Join us in prayer for an abundance of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. The Holy Hour will take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude in St. Petersburg at 6:30pm. We look forward to gathering in prayer with you.
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- [Bishop's BBQ](https://dospvocations.org/events/bishops-bbq-2/) - [formidable id="26" title="1"] Would you like to advertise this event?
- [Ordination of Deacon Christian Galvan](https://dospvocations.org/events/ordination-of-deacon-christian-galvan/) - All are invited! The Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Christian Galvan will take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00am. The Mass will also be livestreamed: www.dosp.org/Livestream. The Mass is open to all and will be followed by a reception in the parish hall. During the reception Father Christian will be available
- [St. Andrews Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-andrews-dinner-3/) - [formidable id="20" title="1" description="1"]
- [St. Joseph Seminary College COME AND SEE](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-joseph-seminary-college-come-and-see/) - Spots have been filled and registration is now closed. If you have any questions or need more information please call the Office of Vocations at 727-345-3452 or email JP@dosp.org Join Fr. Chuck and some of the DOSP Seminarians on a road trip to visit St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, Louisiana. Spots are
- [Abundance Holy Hour](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-holy-hour/) - Join us in prayer for an abundance of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. The Holy Hour will take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude in St. Petersburg at 6:30pm. We look forward to gathering in prayer with you.
- [Almuerzo de Discernimiento Sacerdotal](https://dospvocations.org/events/almuerzo-de-discernimiento-sacerdotal/) - Jóvenes del 9º grado en adelante están invitados junto con sus familias a este evento de discernimiento. Habrá momento de oración, charlas, sesión de preguntas & respuestas, y almuerzo. 10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. Evento gratis e incluye almuerzo. Para obtener más información, llame a la Oficina de Vocaciones al 727-345-3452. [formidable id="23"]
- [Advent Men's Discernment Retreat for College/Young Adults](https://dospvocations.org/events/advent-mens-discernment-retreat-for-college-young-adults/) - This years Advent Retreat will take place at Good Counsel Camp in Floral City, Fl. This great retreat is led by Fr. Chuck and the seminarians of our diocese. Ever wondered what seminary is like? What a day in the life of a priest is like? This is the time to get real answers!
- [Advent Men's Discernment Retreat for High School](https://dospvocations.org/events/advent-mens-discernment-retreat-for-high-school/) - Calling all men in Junior or Senior years in High School! This years Advent Retreat will take place at Good Counsel Camp in Floral City, Fl. This great retreat is led by Fr. Chuck and the seminarians of our diocese. Ever wondered what seminary is like? What a day in the life of a
- [St. Andrews Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-andrews-dinner-2/) - [formidable id="19" title="1" description="1"]
- [St. Andrews Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-andrews-dinner/) - [formidable id="18" title="1" description="1"]
- [Zoom Chat with Fr. Chuck](https://dospvocations.org/events/zoom-chat-with-fr-chuck/) - Join Fr. Chuck for a discussion on discernment on Zoom. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and hear about discernment and vocations. Once you are registered for the event you will receive a Zoom link and password. [formidable id="11" title="1"]
- [Zoom Chat with Fr. Chuck](https://dospvocations.org/events/zoom-chat-with-fr-chuck-2/) - Join Fr. Chuck for a discussion on discernment on Zoom. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and hear about discernment and vocations. Once you are registered for the event you will receive a Zoom link and password. [formidable id="13"]
- [Zoom Chat with Fr. Chuck](https://dospvocations.org/events/zoom-chat-with-fr-chuck-3/) - Join Fr. Chuck for a discussion on discernment on Zoom. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and hear about discernment and vocations. Once you are registered for the event you will receive a Zoom link and password. [formidable id="14"]
- [Zoom Chat with Fr. Chuck](https://dospvocations.org/events/zoom-chat-with-fr-chuck-4/) - Join Fr. Chuck for a discussion on discernment on Zoom. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and hear about discernment and vocations. Once you are registered for the event you will receive a Zoom link and password. [formidable id="15"]
- [Vocation Summit](https://dospvocations.org/events/vocation-summit/) - [formidable id="7" title="1" description="1"] Would you like to promote this event? Here are some flyers:
- [Ordination to the Priesthood](https://dospvocations.org/events/ordination-to-the-priesthood/) - All are invited! The Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Donald Amodeo and Deacon Zachary Brasseur will take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00am. The Mass will also be livestreamed: www.dosp.org/Livestream. The Mass is open to all and will be followed by a reception in the parish
- [Bishop's BBQ](https://dospvocations.org/events/bishops-bbq/) - [formidable id="3" description="1"] Would you like to advertise this event?.
- [Movie with Fr. Chuck](https://dospvocations.org/events/movie-with-fr-chuck/) - Join the Office of Vocations at AMC Veterans 24 on April 21st as we watch the movie Fr. Stu. Gather at 6:45pm outside for seat assignments. Head to seats at 7:00pm. Movie starts at 7:15pm. Movie is rated R. Ages +18. "Based on a true story, Father Stu is an unflinchingly honest, funny and ultimately
- [St. Andrew Dinner](https://dospvocations.org/events/st-andrew-dinner/) - Join us for the last St. Andrew Dinner of the year. It will be hosted at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa. March 30th, 2022 at 6:00pm. Parents who will be dropping off their sons are invited to remain for a parent conversation. Parishes and schools here is a flyer for promotion. Register here [ninja_form
- [Focus 11 (2022)](https://dospvocations.org/events/focus-11-2022-catholic-schools-and-homeschool-groups/) - Welcome teachers and parents! We are so excited for this years Focus 11 as we debut our new website. Parents: here is a video to help explain what Focus 11 is, and also some helpful hints when asking your children about Focus 11. WATCH: Focus 11 Parent Video Session 1. Religious Sisters 8:30 A.M. –
- [Altar Server Mass](https://dospvocations.org/events/altar-server-mass/) - The Altar Server Mass for 2022 is scheduled for Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. To read the Memo for Directors and Coordinators: Memo for Directors and Coordinators 2022 To register Youth Altar Servers Please click on the following link. spvocation.tridiumtech.com *Only Altar Server Coordinators should
- [World Day of Prayer for Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/events/world-day-of-prayer-for-vocations-3/) - 4th Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) The purpose of World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms
- [World Day of Prayer for Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/events/world-day-of-prayer-for-vocations-2/) - 4th Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) The purpose of World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms
- [National Vocation Awareness Week](https://dospvocations.org/events/national-vocation-awareness-week/) - National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. NVAW began in 1976 when
- [World Day of Prayer for Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/events/world-day-of-prayer-for-vocations/) - 4th Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) The purpose of World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms
- [World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life](https://dospvocations.org/events/world-day-of-prayer-for-consecrated-life/) - In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the
- [World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life](https://dospvocations.org/events/world-day-of-prayer-for-consecrated-life-2/) - In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the
- [World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life](https://dospvocations.org/events/world-day-of-prayer-for-consecrated-life-3/) - In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the
- [Holy Thursday](https://dospvocations.org/events/holy-thursday/) - Holy Thursday begins the Easter Triduum with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Today we celebrate Christ’s institution of the Eucharist.
- [Holy Thursday](https://dospvocations.org/events/holy-thursday-2/) - Holy Thursday begins the Easter Triduum with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Today we celebrate Christ’s institution of the Eucharist.
- [Holy Thursday](https://dospvocations.org/events/holy-thursday-3/) - Holy Thursday begins the Easter Triduum with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Today we celebrate Christ’s institution of the Eucharist.
- [Priesthood Sunday](https://dospvocations.org/events/priesthood-sunday/) - Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. This nationwide event is coordinated and sponsored by the US Council of Serra International.
- [Priesthood Sunday](https://dospvocations.org/events/priesthood-sunday-2/) - Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. This nationwide event is coordinated and sponsored by the US Council of Serra International.
- [Zoom Chat With Seminarians](https://dospvocations.org/events/zoom-chat-with-seminarians/) - You are invited to join Fr. Chuck Dornquast, Director of Vocations, for our virtual discernment group, Zoom Chat with Seminarians. This discernment opportunity is open to all young men high school age and above.
- [Abundance Holy Hour for Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-holy-hour-for-vocations/) - The Office of Vocations and the Serra Club of St. Petersburg host a monthly holy hour for vocations at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. The holy hour is on the 4th Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. All are welcome to join us, in praying for an abundance
- [Abundance Holy Hour for Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-holy-hour-for-vocations-2/) - The Office of Vocations and the Serra Club of St. Petersburg host a monthly holy hour for vocations at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. The holy hour is on the 4th Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. All are welcome to join us, in praying for an abundance
- [Abundance Holy Hour for Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-holy-hour-for-vocations-3/) - The Office of Vocations and the Serra Club of St. Petersburg host a monthly holy hour for vocations at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. The holy hour is on the 4th Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. All are welcome to join us, in praying for an abundance
- [Abundance Holy Hour for Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-holy-hour-for-vocations-4/) - The Office of Vocations and the Serra Club of St. Petersburg host a monthly holy hour for vocations at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. The holy hour is on the 4th Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. All are welcome to join us, in praying for an abundance
- [Abundance Holy Hour for Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-holy-hour-for-vocations-5/) - The Office of Vocations and the Serra Club of St. Petersburg host a monthly holy hour for vocations at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. The holy hour is on the 4th Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. All are welcome to join us, in praying for an abundance
- [Abundance Holy Hour for Vocations](https://dospvocations.org/events/abundance-holy-hour-for-vocations-6/) - The Office of Vocations and the Serra Club of St. Petersburg host a monthly holy hour for vocations at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. The holy hour is on the 4th Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. All are welcome to join us, in praying for an abundance

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