September 15, 2012 plan on attending the Fifth Annual Vocations Convocation at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
Recent News
Message of the Holy Father
Pope Benedict XVI Message for the 49th World Day of Prayer for Vocations prompts us to meditate on the theme: Vocations, the Gift of the Love of God.
Click here to read the full message
additional resources for download may also be found at the following link: http://www.serraus.org/serrausa/serra_nccv.htm
Day of Discernment with Archbishop Vigneron
You are invited to attend A Day of Discernment With His Excellency, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron. Come and learn more about God’s call in your life to the priesthood of Jesus Christ! (For all men ages 17 – 55)
Saturday, February 25, 2012
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart Major Seminary
2701 W. Chicago Blvd.Detroit, MI 48206
RSVP toThe Office of Priestly Vocations by February 22, 2012
313-237-5875
High School Vocation Events
Attention all high school students – we have a number of upcoming events just for you! Check out the links below to learn more about each of the upcoming opportunities!
High School Discernment Overnight: October 7-8, 2011
High School Vocation Day: November 9, 2011
High School Vocation Video Contest: Entry Deadline January 6, 2012
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Pope Paul VI instituted the World Day of Prayer for Vocations (the 4th Sunday of Easter) on the 11th April 1964 by saying;
“O Jesus, divine Shepherd of the spirit, you have called the Apostles in order to make them fishermen of men, you still attract to you burning spirits and generous young people, in order to render them your followers and ministers to us” (Pope Paul VI launching the 1st Word Day of Prayer for Vocations)
In the 47 years since successive pontiffs have called on the Church to focus and pray for vocations.
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations is on May 15, 2011; the theme chosen by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI is “Proposing Vocations in the Local Church.”
Discernment Overnight
The Office of Priestly Vocations is offering a Discernment Overnight for high school men ages 14-18 on Friday & Saturday, May 13-14, 2011. It begins at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and ends at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
This is an excellent opportunity for young men to learn more about a potential call to the Roman Catholic priesthood. Preregistration is required. Please contact the office by phone at 313.237-5875 or e-mail the director, Fr. Tim Birney at birney.tim@aod.org.