The Seventh Annual Cardinal Joseph Tobin Award for Priestly Vocations 7th Grade Essay & Video Contest starts Monday, January 27! Contest is open to 7th graders in Catholic school or … Learn More
Tag: vocations
National Vocation Awareness Week invites Catholics to discern God’s call
The 48th annual National Vocation Awareness Week starts Sunday, Nov. 3, inviting Catholics nationwide to reflect on God’s call in their lives. This weeklong celebration, first established in 1976, encourages … Learn More
The Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth, New Jersey will offer a Discernment Retreat April 4-6, 2025 for single women ages 18-55. The retreat weekend offers an opportunity to learn about religious … Learn More
The Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth, New Jersey will offer a Discernment Retreat January 17-19, 2025 for single women ages 18-55. The retreat weekend offers an opportunity to learn about religious … Learn More
Meet the New Director of Priestly Vocations: Father Patrick Seo
The Archdiocese of Newark recently welcomed Father Patrick Seo as its new director of priestly vocations, a role that carries profound responsibility and spiritual significance. Appointed by Cardinal Joseph W. … Learn More
Study on priest and religious student debt finds it can be a barrier to vocations
Some candidates choose on their own not to continue with a vocation because of their debt.
Catholic student says priests are ‘spiritual physicians’ (Video)
St. Bartholomew Academy seventh-grade student wins video essay contest answering what priests mean to us.
Soldier-turned-priest uses near-death military experiences to inspire faith in others
Father David Santos credits his time in the military with helping him discover his vocation and enhance his priestly ministry.
Cardinal Tobin to ordain 3 new priests, 3 new deacons for Archdiocese of Newark (Ordinations 2024)
Priesthood Ordination on May 25, Diaconate Ordination on May 19 at Cathedral Basilica
Local screening of Father Fichter’s film on three young men’s call to the priesthood
Q&A with Father Fichter to follow film