Priests come from parishes. If your parish is not creating a culture of priestly vocations, supporting and encouraging men to become priests, where will priests come from to serve parishes in our Diocese? Sometimes it seems that there is a fundamental disconnect.
Here are some observations about parishes that have priestly vocations:
-Parishoners love their priests, and they are not afraid to express it.
-The Parish is prayerful and active.
-Parishoners identify men who would make good Diocesan Priests, and they encourage them to consider a vocation to the priesthood.
-Their faith is not just about Sunday. They are committed to live out their faith in the world.
-They love their Catholic faith and are not afraid to stand up for it and share it.
-There is a zeal for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration.
-A true belief in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist permeates the Parish.
-There is a love for the Diocese and the Universal Church. Faith is bigger than my Parish.
To learn more about how your parish can create a "culture of vocations," contact the Diocesan Vocation Office at 570-207-1452.
Here are some observations about parishes that have priestly vocations:
-Parishoners love their priests, and they are not afraid to express it.
-The Parish is prayerful and active.
-Parishoners identify men who would make good Diocesan Priests, and they encourage them to consider a vocation to the priesthood.
-Their faith is not just about Sunday. They are committed to live out their faith in the world.
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| Confirmation students from Epiphany Parish in Sayre made care packages for Diocesan of Scranton seminarians in the fall of 2015. |
-There is a zeal for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration.
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| Saint Ann Parish in Williamsport holds Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations weekdays for the entire Williamsport area. |
-There is a love for the Diocese and the Universal Church. Faith is bigger than my Parish.
To learn more about how your parish can create a "culture of vocations," contact the Diocesan Vocation Office at 570-207-1452.