Holy Orders

From the moment of Jesus' conception in the womb of Mary until his Resurrection, he was filled with the Holy Spirit.  In biblical language, he was anointed by the Holy Spirit and thus established by God the Father as our high priest. As Risen Lord, he remains our high priest. . . . While all the baptized share in Christ's priesthood, the ministerial priesthood shares this through the Sacrament of Holy Orders in a special way. 

"Here I am, send me." (Is 6:8)

Ordination to the priesthood is always a call and a gift from God. Christ reminded his Apostles that they needed to ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into the harvest.  Those who seek priesthood respond generously to God's call using the words of the prophet, "Here I am, send me" (Is 6:8).  This call from God can be recognized and understood from the daily signs that disclose his will to those in charge of discerning the vocation of the candidate. - from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults | en español

Men who think that they may have a call to serve as priest or as an ordained deacon in the Roman Catholic Church are encouraged to contact one of the priests or diocesan Vocation Office to further discern their call.  Permanent Deacons may be married, continue in their present occupation, and serve the Church through preaching, teaching and service.

Please contact the office to make an appointment.  You can also visit the diocesan website for vocations at https://www.dosp.org/vocations/.