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Vocation Events for Men, Women and Young Adults
Events for Men
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SEMINARY INFORMATION NIGHT!
Tuesday, August 5 For High School Juniors & Seniors, with their parents! The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 5 p.m. Mass, followed by dinner, presentation and tour St. John Vianney College Seminary 2110 Selby Avenue St. Paul Click Here for more information & to RSVP |
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Andrew Dinner
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VIANNEY VISIT
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DISCERNMENT DAY
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Interested in learning more about becoming a Permanent Deacon?
Deacon Discernment Day -Next Date tbd
If you are considering a vocation as a Permanent Deacon, your first step is to attend a Deacon Discernment Day. Discerners and their wives (if applicable) will learn about the Vocation of the Permanent Deacon, the Institute for Diaconate Formation, and get answers to the following questions
What is a deacon?
Who can become a deacon?
How are Holy Orders integrated with marriage and family?
How does one discern and respond to the Lord's call to Holy Orders?
What prerequisites are needed?
What is the application, discernment and formation process?
Mass, prayer, reflections, lunch, and time for questions and answers are included.
No cost to attend, but Registration is Required
To enquire for more information, email deaconvocation@archspm.org
If you are considering a vocation as a Permanent Deacon, your first step is to attend a Deacon Discernment Day. Discerners and their wives (if applicable) will learn about the Vocation of the Permanent Deacon, the Institute for Diaconate Formation, and get answers to the following questions
What is a deacon?
Who can become a deacon?
How are Holy Orders integrated with marriage and family?
How does one discern and respond to the Lord's call to Holy Orders?
What prerequisites are needed?
What is the application, discernment and formation process?
Mass, prayer, reflections, lunch, and time for questions and answers are included.
No cost to attend, but Registration is Required
To enquire for more information, email deaconvocation@archspm.org
- This day is intended for single or married men, and their wives if applicable, between the ages of 25 and 59. He must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien with a green card and a permanent resident in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Franciscan Brothers of Peace
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Dominicans
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Why We Serve? Christ invites each of us along a path in life of service to God and neighbor. But discovering that path – and boldly following where it leads – is not always easy. Fortunately, Jesuits have nearly 500 years of taking up Christ’s challenge to serve a world in need for the glory of God and the help of souls. The legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola guides us in this mission. Jesuit Novitiate of St. Alberto Hurtado - St. Paul, MN Contact: Reverent William P. O'Brien, Director of Novices wobrien@jesuits.org |
In the Gospel of John, when Jesus meets his first disciples he asks them “what are you looking for?” They wanted to know where he was staying, so Jesus replied “Come and See.” He then invited them to stay with him for a brief time, but it was enough for them to know that they were going to give up everything and follow him. That’s why a Come and See Weekend is a must for anyone seriously discerning their vocation. Dominican Come and Sees are a sixty-four hour immersion experience into the very rhythm of religious life. Much like the first disciples, a Come and See often provides that “gut” experience which offers the visceral clarity that is the goal of discernment and the only true test of whether or not your home is here. You will meet friars from twenty-three to well into their eighties, as well as a range of participants who, like you, ask the same questions. Between the shared experiences of the religious and those at your place in discernment, you cannot put a price on what you gain—a wealth of insight. Be one of the forty to fifty men who will take advantage of the opportunity this year. You have a choice: you can either spend time in your head wondering what religious life is all about, or you can come and find out. Don’t miss out—it’s only the rest of your life we’re talking about. |
Events For Women
Women's Discernment Retreat
September 22 - 24,2023
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Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat
Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat is named after Mary's joyful response to God's will. Fiat refers to the moment Mary responded to God by proclaiming, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord, may it be done to me according to your word." (Luke 1:38)
Fiat Ministries seeks to foster prayer, self knowledge, and authentic discernment in young Catholic women through a true relationship with Jesus Christ. Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat, at its heart, is Christocentric, Eucharistic, Sacramental, Marian, and Prayerful. Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat is for women ages 18 - 28, who are seeking God's will for their life. It is led by a team of lay people from Wichita, KS. Consecrated sisters from various communities assist at the retreat by giving talks, leading small groups, giving their testimonies, and providing a joyful witness of what it means to be a consecrated religious sister. |
Missionary Benedictine Sisters
Carmelite Sisters
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Little Sisters of the Poor
A live - in volunteer program for young women considering consecrated life.
Spring, summer, fall or winter break volunteer placements are available. Placements of six weeks or more, usually in the summer, offter the possibility of paid employment, along withthe other features of the liv-in experience. No nursing expereince is required. For more information or an application, email Sr. Constance at serenity@LittleSistersofthePoor.org Applications are due by April 1, 2023 Daughters of St. PaulCome and See Retreat
May 26-29 | St. Louis, MO Our in-person vocational discernment retreats are designed to give you an experience of the life, mission, and spirituality of the Daughters of St. Paul. They offer a closer look at our life along with time to reflect on your own journey and spend time in the presence of Jesus, our Eucharistic Master. Our vocational discernment retreats are open to single Catholic women ages 18-30 who are seeking to learn more about a vocation to the religious life and to the Daughters of St. Paul. Please visit our website for more information. Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus
A Come and See retreat is designed to give women an experience of our life from the inside. In addition to entering into our rhythm of prayer and the joys of community life, retreatants receive conferences on religious life and guidance in their discernment. Above all, it is a time to be with Jesus as He reveals His love and the desires of His Heart.
Good candidates for a Come and See retreat are single Catholic women, ages 20 - 30, who are in good health and have been living a life faithful to prayer and the sacraments for at least one year. Vocation Inquiries - Email: handmaidvocation@gmail.com or 507.766.4570 Disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ
School Sisters of Notre Dame
Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration |
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Events for Young Adults
*Please be aware of date changes of events within the coming weeks. Refer to each event website for information*
Cathedral Young Adults
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MSP Catholic
Click Here for Link to MSP Catholic Website MSP Catholic started with the realization that there are so many amazing Catholic things happening in the Twin Cities...but they aren't always that easy to find. This is where it all comes together so that it's easier to get involved, find out what's going on outside of your network, and invite others to join you. Our hope is to centralize and amplify the great things our groups, parishes, and individuals are doing. Do we have everything on our site? No, but we're making connections and adding new things all the time. YOU can be a huge asset in that. If there's something that our audience needs to know about, please drop us a note so we can get more people involved in the great work of our Catholic community. MSP Catholic is an initiative run by CEND - the Center for Evangelization and Discipleship - whose mission is to help all Young Adults find a home in a Catholic parish. This website is only half of the story of what we do. Click below to find out more. Click Here for Link to MSP Catholic Website |