VOCATIONS

Vatican releases Pope's message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations

The Christian vocation is for all members of the Church to work together and show that one human family united in love is not a utopia but is the reason God created humanity, Pope Francis said.

Priestly vocation discernment is focus of ‘Come and See’ event

Young men who want to learn more about discerning a vocation to the priesthood...

Seminarians celebrate conferral of ministries

Fr. Pablo Gadenz, professor at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD...

Deacon candidates advance in formation journeys

Twenty-one men who are preparing to serve as permanent deacons in the Diocese reached a significant milestone in their formation journeys. 

Well-researched work shows lessons in aging from convent life

If your intuition suggests that nuns tend to live to a ripe old age, you are not mistaken

Diocese, families honor deceased deacons during Annual Memorial Mass

The annual Memorial Mass for deceased deacons in the Diocese of Trenton

Called By Name program can help identify future priestly vocations

Faithful from throughout the Diocese will once again have an opportunity to help foster vocations to the priesthood.   

No better model of priesthood than Father Kapaun, Wichita bishop says

God put the desire to be a priest in Father Emil J. Kapaun's heart at an early age...

Maryknoll Sisters celebrate 100 years of ministry in China

It was 100 years ago – on Sept. 12, 1921 – when the Maryknoll Sisters assigned its first group of sisters to China, the order's first mission.

Number of U.S. permanent deacons declined slightly, expected to increase

The U.S. Catholic Church in 2020 had 18,075 permanent deacons serving in ministry ...

Destined for Vocation

It might be said that the seeds of Father Ariel Robles’ vocation to the priesthood trace back to his birth...

Father Schecker shares advice as he marks 50th anniversary of his ordination

Father Robert Schecker has quite the resumé, including five parish assignments and pastoral responsibilities for a wide range of ministries throughout his tenure prior to retirement.

Msgr. Walsh has been focused on meeting people where they are

Msgr. Michael J. Walsh may have done a lot in his 48 years of priesthood, such as being pastor of six parishes...

Fostering devotion to Eucharist has been priority for Father Kwoka

Though Father Edward Kwoka has spent nearly half of his 43-year priesthood in the Diocese of Trenton...

Priesthood has always been a joy for Father Jawidzik

Father Edward M. Jawidzik has often said that one of the “most wonderful gifts” he has received ...


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