What's happening in the Vocations Office?

October 2021

Hello from the Vocations Office~

October is dedicated to the Rosary and the power of Mary’s intercession in our lives. For me, the Rosary has been one of the most consistent prayers I pray as a priest. Mary protects her children and draws them ever closer to her immaculate heart. I invite you to join me in praying a Rosary once a week specifically for the sanctification of the family and an increase in celibate vocations. With our Lady’s help, I know the Lord will continue to raise up men and women to follow him into the vocations of priesthood, brotherhood, and religious life.

May God Bless you and Mary protect you.

Fr. Steven Borello

Upcoming Events:

Behind the Collar Virtual Look into Diocesan Priesthood - Oct. 9
Exploring Priesthood Weekend: Oct. 22-24
Andrew Dinner: October 27
Quo Vadis Qtly Gathering: November 20
Women's Discernment Events - Two Oct. events
Vocation Prayer Calendar - October
Vocation Awareness Week: Nov. 7-13
Jeremiah Day: April 2, 2022 (save the date)

More information available at www.vocations.com

BEHIND THE COLLAR

This FREE virtual event from Vocation Ministry is designed for men who are discerning diocesan priesthood or curious about the life and ministry of a diocesan priest.

Topics covered during the day:

· Behind the scenes videos

· Special Story of the priesthood- most impactful story.

· Hearing confessions

· Vocation testimonies

· Day in the Life

· The Mass

· School Ministry

· Community Life

· Priestly Identity

· Q & A times after each presentation

· And MORE!

PLUS: AMAZING Bonus Programming from 4-5 pm CDT for US Discerners Only!

When you register you will receive an email with more information and a Zoom link on October 7th. We know this will be incredibly fruitful! Join us and share with your youth minister or young adult who may be curious about the priesthood.

Please invite your friends who are discerning or just curious about the diocesan priesthood to attend the day, as well. Let's build up the kingdom of God together.

SCHEDULE

12:00pm – 1:00pm CDT – Archdiocese of Newark

1:00pm – 2:00pm CDT – Diocese of Cleveland

2:00pm – 3:00pm CDT – Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

3:00pm – 4:00pm CDT – Diocese of Stockton

4:00pm – 5:00pm CDT – US Discerners’ Hour

Exploring Priesthood Weekend

REGISTRATION/INFORMATION

Operation Andrew Dinner

Quo Vadis Quarterly Gathering

REGISTRATION/INFORMATION

Women's Discernment Events

Vocation Prayer Calendar

Vocation Prayer Calendar for October

Current and past Vocation prayer calendars may be found and printed on on webpage

Thank you for praying for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. We appreciate your prayer support of our seminarians, clergy and religious!

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

National Vocation Awareness Week

VISIT OUR WEBPAGE

Jeremiah Day

Save the Date!

REGISTRATION OPEN

For more information on any of these events contact the Joliet Vocation Office at 815.221.6171

Diocese of Joliet Vocations Office

Reverend Steven Borello, Director