To Hear God’s Call — The path through seminary
byWhen discussing discernment to the priesthood, it is often necessary to describe the path of a man through seminary. There are generally two paths…
Vocations
To Hear God’s Call — We need more priests; how can we help?
byEvery priest’s vocation story I have ever heard includes someone inviting that future priest to the priesthood. Common statements/questions are: It is incumbent upon…
To Hear God’s Call — Why is my son being ‘recruited’ to the priesthood?
byOften a parent will ask, “Why is my son being ‘recruited’ to the priesthood?” The simple answer is that no one ever “recruits” men…
Winners of Vocation Essay and Poster contest named
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville’s Vocation Office and Serra Club have announced the winners of their annual Vocation Essay and Poster Contest. Essay writers were…
To Hear God’s Call — What role does the family play in vocations?
byRegardless of what vocation (married, single, religious life or priest) your children are called to, families can play an important role in the process….
Workshop to support parish vocation efforts
byA new workshop aims to help parishes create an environment where a call to a religious vocation is easier to hear and answer. “We…
Youth invited to enter annual Vocation Poster and Essay Contest
byChildren in grades four to eight are invited to take part in the annual Vocation Essay and Poster Contest sponsored by the St. Serra…
16 seminarians are ‘doing well and thriving,’ says vicar
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville has 16 seminarians in formation for the priesthood this year. Though they are at different places in their journey, they…
Vocations Awareness — Letter from the Vocation Director
byDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: As we embark on Vocations Awareness Week this year, I want to first thank Archbishop Fabre for allowing…
Message from the Archbishop — A vocation filled with grace and blessings
byMy earliest memory of considering priesthood is when I was 5 or 6 years old, when our jovial Irish pastor told me I should…