Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

Vocations

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Ever feel like someone you know or have met would make a good priest, sister, brother or deacon? If you’ve never spoken to them about it, the Called-By-Name program is your chance to lovingly nudge them to explore God’s calling. Our Vocations Committee encourages you to use the yellow response cards in your pews the weekend of November 2/3 to nominate that person. Please place the cards in the boxes at each of the exits, or follow the directions of the presider.

Alguna vez ha sentido que una persona que Ud conoce ó ha conocido tiene la posibilidad de ser un buen Sacerdote, Hermano, Hermana o Diácono? Si Ud nunca se lo ha dicho, hay un programa llamado “Te llama por tu nombre” y es su oportunidad para ponerle en su mente con mucho amor, un granito de interés para que esa persona explore la llamada de Dios. El Comiteé de Vocaciones de la Parroquia lo invita a usar las tarjetas amarillas que hay en las bancas de la Iglesia para nominar a esa persona. Favor de dejar la tarjeta que Ud llene en las cajas  que se encuentran en cada salida de la Iglesia.

Read more about Called by Name in The Dialog. Click here.

Father John Enemuo and Father James Gebhart discuss Called by Name on the October 23, 2024 Catholic Forum podcast

Watch Fr. James Gebhart’s May 18, 2024 Ordination:

Watch Deacon Dennis Stameza’s May 11, 2024 Ordination:

 

 

 

Learn about St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland

 

 

OFFICE OF PRIESTLY & RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS

 

Take courage; Get up, Jesus is calling you! – Mark 10:49

 

A Prayer for Vocations:

Loving and Generous God,
it is You who call us by name
and ask us to follow You.
Help us to grow in the Love
and Service of our Church
as we experience it today.

Give us the energy and courage
of Your Spirit
to shape its future

Grant us faith-filled leaders
who will embrace Christ’s Mission
of love and justice.

Bless the Church of Wilmington
by raising up dedicated and generous leaders
from our families and friends
who will serve Your people as,
Priests, Brothers, Sisters, Deacons and Lay Ministers.

Inspire us to know You better
and open our hearts
to hear Your call.

We ask this through our Lord.

+++ A Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood +++

Heavenly Father, in every age, You call men
to serve at Your altar as Your priests
and servants of Your people to witness to the Gospel

 and to be like Your Son, the Great High Priest.
Through the intercession of St. Francis de Sales,
Patron Saint of the Diocese of Wilmington,
please grant our Diocese many good and holy priests;
Help me to discern what You want for my life,
and always give me the courage to say Yes to You.
May I not lose heart in considering my own weaknesses,
but be willing to answer Your call,
so You might fulfill your designs in me
and I might accomplish Your Holy Will. Amen.
***
Holy Mary, Mother of Priests, pray for us!
St. Francis de Sales, pray for us!
St. John Vianney, pray for us!
***

_______ I will give you shepherds after my own heart. – Jeremiah 3:15 _______

vocationsAre you being called to the priesthood or religious life?

Find out more about the priesthood: diocesanpriest.com

Find out more about the religious life: religiouslife.com

Let us help you to discover God’s plan for your life.

E-mail: [email protected] or Call us: (302) 573-3113 today!          

VOCATIONS OFFICE STAFF

Rev. Norman P. Carroll, Director of Seminarians and the Office of Priestly and Religious Vocations [email protected] 

Rev. Richard Jasper, Associate Director of Vocations

CONTACT INFORMATION

We are unable to consider candidates who live outside of our country.
All candidates should have residency in or some association with the Diocese of Wilmington.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (302) 573-3113

Mailing address: Office of Priestly & Religious Vocations, P.O. Box 2030, Wilmington, DE 19899-2030

Office Address: 1626 N. Union St., Wilmington, DE