Pray & Listen to the Lord daily.
Pray the rosary for the intercession of the Blessed Mother.
Become involved in your parish and get to know your pastor.
Go to Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.
Go to Confession regularly.
Speak with a priest.
Contact the Vocation Director.

Do you love the Church, and particularly wish to serve the people of our diocese?

Do you want to help people have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ?

Do you seek to give your life as a gift to God and the Church? 

Are you open to serving in rural ministry?

Propaedeutic Stage: provides the basic groundwork to begin priestly formation
Discipleship Stage: grows an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and includes studies in Philosophy
Configuration Stage: grows in the model of Jesus Christ as Shepherd and Servant and includes completion of academic degrees
Vocational Synthesis Stage: a time of integration and transition in a full-time pastoral setting