Those with a passion for serving others may hear God's call to turn to the diocesan priesthood and consecrated life to fulfill their life’s mission. Religious vocations includes the diocesan priesthood and permanent diaconate, and religious order priests, consecrated life and other religious formations.  Each person takes their own path in vocations, which could lead to celebrating the Gospel, teaching children or serving the poor and sick.

     The Office of Priestly Vocations’ discernment group for men (18-55) considering the priesthood is having its next meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 7:00-8:30 p.m. New members can join at any time, as there is no requirement to have been at the last meeting.  The previous nights have been a great success with many men excited to talk about their possible vocation to the priesthood.

     Meetings are led by Fr. Craig Giera, Director of Priestly Vocations, and will include prayer, group discussion on discernment, light refreshments, and fellowship with other like-minded men

To learn more, please visit www.detroitpriestlyvocations.com.

     A Discernment Day offers a single high school man (freshman–senior) from the Archdiocese of Detroit a unique opportunity to experience the seminary and learn about the priesthood.  High school students will meet new friends and grow in their understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.  
     If you know any men who are interested and would like more information, please contact us at: detroitpriestlyvocations.com/discern-the-priesthood/high-school-discernment-day/. Those interested must have a phone conversation with Fr. Craig Giera, Director of Priestly Vocations, before they are allowed to register.

"Choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom... They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them."(Acts 6)

Those in the Archdiocese of Detroit considering a call to the permanent diaconate, and their wives, are invited to a diaconate vocation awareness night

If you exude the following characteristics and attributes, God may be calling you to the diaconate.

1. Humble and joyful; docile and faithful to the Holy Spirit; a man of prayer
2. Serves others with “evangelical charity”; provides “unusually gracious hospitality”
3. A follower who leads, personal integrity, maturity, and holiness
4. Good listener - “quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath”
5. Regular participation in the Church’s sacramental life
6. A positive and stable marriage, if married, or a mature celibate state of life, if single

Bring your questions and a heart open to the Lord's will.