- Before you invite young men to attend, decide that you or someone on your staff/team/parish is going to attend. Knowing that someone they know is going is key.
- Invite possible participants personally. Approach them, send an email or hand them the attached flyer with a word of encouragement.
- Have a plan for transportation. The Vocation Office will work with Catholic high schools to work out transportation. We cannot be responsible for transportation from every parish. We will do what we can to connect participants that might be able to meet at a school or work with each other to meet up. The Vocation Office is willing to reimburse our Catholic High Schools for transportation costs but ask that you set that up with your regular vendors
- Be positive and encouraging.
- Unlike past years when we visited the seminary and focused on the seminary experience, we will focus on the priest at the center of his people and a prayer that leads to an encounter with Christ. It’s a day to get away and learn and pray about how God calls.
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 +++
_______ I will give you shepherds after my own heart. – Jeremiah 3:15 _______
Are 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