The importance of simply being

Brother MiChael Chiuri, s.M.

Marianist Brother Mike Chiuri, S.M. grew up in Nairobi, Kenya in a large Catholic family. With an aunt who is a nun, an uncle who is a priest, and a grandmother who encouraged church vocations, he was no stranger to the possibility of religious life. After establishing himself as a businessperson, however, he began searching for something more.

What drew you to religious life?

I was fortunate enough to be successful in business but still felt that there was more to life than professional and monetary success . . . that life was not just about going after the next career or monetary goal.

Your ministry now?

I teach religion and computers to inner-city students at Mother Seton Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. Working with young students in their formative years is a blessing and an enormous responsibility.

Most fun you’ve had with your community?

There was a period while I was in novitiate when there were 18 of us from at least six different countries. It was a lot of fun getting to experience so many different cultures all under the same roof.

Favorite way to pray?

Quiet meditation outdoors. Being in creation always reminds me of the overwhelming presence of God in the ordinary and of the importance of simply being.

Best part of living in community?

The different personalities we have in community make it interesting and exciting. Knowing at the end of the day that something supernatural has drawn us together and formed us into a family that is united in mission is a powerful thing.

People would be surprised to learn . . .

I always try to do something I have never done before on my birthday. I am also a decent cook!

tion Office, 4425 W. Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108-2301; (314) 533-1207; website: www. marianist.com/vocations. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Marist Brothers (F.M.S.) Founded in 1817 by St. Marcellin Champagnat, the Marist Brothers work to make Jesus Christ known and loved through the Christian education of young people, with special attention to the most neglected. St. Marcellin gave his community the name of Mary because he wanted them to live according to her spirit. Following the example of St. Marcellin, more than 3,500 Marist Brothers work with their 50,000 lay colleagues educating close to 500,000 young people, while putting into practice their motto: All to Jesus through Mary; All to Mary for Jesus. Present in 79 countries, the Marist Brothers work in all levels of education and a variety of educationrelated ministries. In the USA, there are over 150 Brothers ministering in 12 high schools, two summer camps, and one retreat center for young people. The Brothers serve as teachers, administrators, campus ministers, guidance counselors and spiritual directors. Br. Michael Sheerin, F.M.S., Br. Dan O’Riordan, F.M.S., Marist Brothers Vocation Co-Directors, 1241 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002; (201) 8231115; e-mail: vocations@maristbr.com; website: www.maristbr.com.

See ad on page 86. Code #298.

Marist Fathers and Brothers (S.M.)

[Society of Mary] Marists believe that they are called by Mary to live in her Society, a religious community of prayer, fellowship and Gospel ministry to the Church and the world. Marists carry out the Gospel ministry in schools, parishes, and chaplaincies in the USA and in other countries throughout the world, including foreign missions. The Marists accept candidates for the priesthood and brotherhood who are between the ages of 21 and 40 and offer discernment counseling and Come and See days and weekends. For more information please contact the Marist Vocation Office at (866) 298-3715 (toll free) or e-mail us at maristvocations@sbcglobal.net or visit us on line at www.societyof-

maryusa.org. See ad on page 118. Code #107.

Maryknoll Congregation and So-

ciety (M.M.) To mention Maryknoll is to mention Mission. Maryknoll is the popular name for the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, established by the U.S. Bishops in 1911 to represent the Church of the United States in the work of foreign missions. We are from the Church in the United States, but our principal work is overseas. Currently numbering some 480 priests and brothers working in some 28 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, in solidarity with the poor in witnessing to the Kingdom of God. Contact: Fr. Jim Madden, M.M., Vocation Ministries, P.O. Box 305, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0305; (914) 941-7590, ext. 2416; e-mail: vocation@maryknoll.org; website: www.maryknollvocations.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 109. Code #199.

Missionaries of the Precious Blood

(C.PP.S) For almost 200 years, the apostolic society of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood has been reaching out to those on the margins of society. Founded in 1815 by St. Gaspar del Bufalo, Precious Blood priests and brothers carry out a variety of ministries as pastors, teachers, chaplains, youth ministers, retreat directors, mission preachers and campus ministers, both in the U.S. and abroad. Our larger community also includes lay associates and volunteers, sharing in a common mission: to renew the Church through the ministry of the Word and the saving power of Christ’s most Precious Blood. Cincinnati Province (Eastern U.S., including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and California, as well as Chile, Peru, Guatemala, Colombia), (937) 228-6224; vocation@cpps-preciousblood.org; www.cpps-preciousblood.org. Kansas City Province (Western U.S., including Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, and California, as well as Vietnam), (816) 781-4344; vocations@ kcprovince.org; www.kcprovince.org.

See ad on page 112. Code #108.

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

(M.S.C.) Making an impact in the world by Building a Civilization of Love. “The Spirit of our Society is one of love and kindness, humility and simplicity; it is, above all, one of love for justice and concern for all, especially the very poor.” (MSC Constitutions #13). MSC priests and brothers are active in 55 countries, most of which are poor and developing nations. Members of the MSC USA Province serve parishes, hospitals, schools, prisons, and conduct special retreat programs to help people find healing, love, and joy. The MSC USA Province also supports activities and missions in Colombia (South America). May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Loved Everywhere, now and forever. Contact: Fr. Andrew Torma, MSC, Vocation Director, 4821 S. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60609; (630) 862-0979; e-mail: vocation@ misacor-usa.org; website: www.misacor-usa.org.

Code #130.

Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus

and Mary (M.SS.CC.) We are a religious community of priests and brothers dedicating our lives to God through service to our brothers and sisters in the localities of Columbia, Italy, Argentina, the United States, India, Slovakia, Nigeria and Indonesia. As missionaries, our outreach is to those in need, whatever those needs may be. In the United States, we currently serve in parish ministry, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, retreat work, and spiritual direction. Our founder, Saint Gaetano Errico, calls us “to labor selflessly . . . to make known to all people the deep and tender love of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and to kindle this love in the hearts of all . . .” Vocation Director, P.O. Box 189, Linwood, NJ 08221; (609) 927-5600; e-mail: mssccusa@aol. com; website: www.missionofsacredhearts.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 85. Code #133.

Missionary Servants of the Most

Holy Trinity (S.T.) We are a Religious Community of Priests and Brothers founded in the United States by Fr. Thomas Agustin Judge, CM in 1929. Since our founding we have given witness to the presence of Our Lord throughout the United States and, in response to the needs of the Church, have also established our missionary presence in Mexico, Costa Rica and Colombia. We value community life and we dedicate ourselves to close collaboration in mission with lay women and men. The dream of our founder is our goal; to “awaken the giant” by insisting that “every Catholic is called to be an Apostle”. We want to listen to your story of faith and discern how God is calling you to be His Apostle. Please contact: Mark McGuthrie, MCA; (800) 298-5602; e-mail: Vocations@ TrinityMissions.org; website: www.TrinityMissions.org. Vocation Office, 3325 13th Street, Riverside, CA 92501-3804, or General Offices, 9001 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20903. We speak Spanish, Hablamos español. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org .

See ad on page 30. Code #284.

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Norbertine Fathers and Brothers (O. Praem.) [Canons Regular of Premontre]—Daylesford

Abbey Daylesford Abbey is a small Norbertine Community of thirty members. We follow the Rule of St. Augustine in trying to be “One mind and one heart” on the way to God. Our Mission is to enrich the Church by our Norbertine communio (community) nourished by contemplation on God’s word, made visible in worship and service within the local church. Our Abbey is a Liturgical and Spiritual Center nestled in a wooded area in Paoli, PA. Our Community gathers with the laity four times a day to celebrate the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours. Our service include Sacramental Ministry in local parishes, Spiritual Direction, Chaplaincies, Outreach to the homeless and migrant workers. We invite men ages 20-45 to contact us if you wish to discern a Norbertine vocation. For more information contact Fr. John Joseph Novielli, O. Praem., 220 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301; (610) 647-2530, ext. 127; e-mail: jnovielli@ daylesford.org; website: www.daylesford.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Norbertine Fathers and Brothers (O. Praem.) [Canons Regular of Premontre]—St. Moses the Black Priory Have you thought that your life might be different, more meaningful and more directed toward God? Wondered how your own particular talents and gifts might be enhanced in service to the Church? Looking for ways to give witness to peace and justice? To reduce conflicts between and among all people? Come, see the diversity of ministries available including parish ministry, college/university teaching, campus ministry, spiritual direction, and prison ministry. Begin your journey today.

Come and see! Men with some college background are invited to the Norbertine Priory of St. Moses the Black. For more information, please contact: Vocation Coordinator, 7100 Midway Road, Raymond, MS 39154; (601) 857-0157 ext. 218; e-mail: norbertines-ms@hotmail.com; website: www.stmosestheblackpriory.org.

See ad on page 19. Code #110.

Norbertine Fathers and Brothers (O. Praem.) [Canons Regular of Premontre]—St. Norbert

Abbey The Norbertines of St. Norbert Abbey (The Premonstratensian Fathers and Brothers) are dedicated to living a communal, active-contemplative lifestyle according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ following the Rule of St. Augustine. We profess Solemn Vows, committing ourselves to the apostolic life and a life of conversion. Our membership consists of 55 men living primarily at St. Norbert Abbey and St. Joseph Priory in De Pere, WI. We also have a priory in Raymond, MS, near Jackson. As Canons Regular, our first ministry is living the common life devoted to the sung choral office, (Morning and Evening Prayer), daily Eucharist, and common table. From our community life flow various ministries including hospitality and retreats, education and administration at St. Norbert College and Notre Dame de la Baie Academy, parish ministry, and numerous ministries as needed in the local church. Qualified candidates ordinarily have, or are in the process of completing, a college degree and are ready and willing to live unselfishly in a communal lifestyle. Contact the Vocation Coordinator, 1016 N. Broadway, De Pere, WI 54115; (920) 337-4333; fax: (920) 337-4328; e-mail: vocations@norbertines.org; website: www.norbertines.org.

See ad on page 19. Code #110.

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Oblates of the Virgin Mary (O.M.V.) The Oblates of the Virgin Mary are a religious community of priests and brothers serving in 9 Countries. Living the charism of their Founder, the Venerable Fr. Bruno Lanteri, (1759 - 1830) they cultivate a deep personal relationship with Jesus through His Word and in the Eucharist. The Oblates are consecrated to Mary and profess a strong adherence to the Magisterium and love for the Holy Father. Also with a great love for and distribution of the Mercy of God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, their apostolic goals include: the formation of the laity and the clergy, combating modern errors in faith and morals, upholding solid doctrine, giving the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and parish missions, individual spiritual direction and the formation of spiritual directors, the diffusion of Catholic teaching through books and other means of communication, and foreign missionary activity. Preferred age: under 40. Education: At least some college preferred. Vocation Director, Fr. Jeremy Paulin, OMV, 1105 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215; (617) 869-2429; e-mail: vocations@ omvusa.org; website: www.omvusa.org.

Code #111.

Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy (O.deM.) [Mercedarian Fri-

ars] One of the ancient Orders of the Catholic Church, the Mercedarian Friars were founded in 1218. The Friars honor Mary, as the foundress and mother of the work of mercy begun by St Peter Nolasco—the redemption of Christians in danger of losing their faith. This work of mercy is conducted in parishes, where faith is attacked; in schools, where empty values threaten our youths; in institutions of health care or detention, where despair is present; and in foreign missions, where social conditions threaten one’s faith. Men, between the ages of 18-40, who desire to live a life centered in Mary and her Son, to pray the rosary daily in common, live in community with one’s “brothers” based upon the Rule of St. Augustine, have a deep love for the Magisterium and in preserving the Faith by catechesis, are invited to contact the Director of Vocations, Fr. Joseph Eddy, 6398 Drexel Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19151; (215) 879-0594; email: vocations@orderofmercy.org; website: www.orderofmercy.org.

Code #216.

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Pallottines (S.A.C.)—Immaculate Concep-

tion Province Founded by St. Vincent Pallotti in 1835, the Society of the Catholic Apostolate works with the Church to revive faith and rekindle charity, empowering lay and religious alike to answer the call to be apostles of Christ for the New Evangelization. We are more than 2,400 priests and brothers working in many apostolates: parish ministry, education, prison ministry, retreats, youth ministry, lay formation, and hospital and military chaplaincies. Pope John Paul II spoke of the Pallottines as “a bridge between the clergy and laity in order to give life again to that apostolate which unites the faithful to the work of evangelization and sanctification.” Consider this a personal invitation to take a serious look at becoming a Pallottine. If you feel a call within yourself to find out more, we invite you to contact our vocation office: Immaculate Conception Province (Eastern United States): 1-800-APOSTLE; website: www. sacapostles.org; e-mail: Vocation@sacapostles. org; or mail: Vocation Director, Pallottine Vocation Office, P.O. Box 5399, West Hyattsville, MD 20782.

See ad on page 43. Code #239.

Pallottines (S.A.C.)—Mother of God Prov-

ince Founded by St. Vincent Pallotti in 1835, serves as an active apostolic community within the mission of the Church of the United States. We are priests and brothers engaged in many apostolates, which include parish ministry, education, retreat work, and hospitals inspired by the charism of St. Vincent Pallotti, believing that all persons can live as apostles of Christ. Pope John Paul II spoke of the Pallottines as “...a bridge between the clergy and laity in order to give life again to that apostolate which unites the faithful to the work of evangelization and sanctification....” Each of us has a clear purpose in life, come live it faithfully with us. For more information please visit our website: www.pallottines.org and contact Fr. Leon Martin, SAC; 5424 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53208; (414) 259-0688 ext. 150; e-mail: vocationspall@

See ad on page 87. Code #437.

Passionists (C.P.) Passionist priests and brothers take a unique vow to promote the memory of Christ’s passion and God’s redeeming love for us through their life of contemplation, community and ministry to the crucified of today. Founded by St. Paul of the Cross, Passionists reach out with compassion to those who suffer or are marginalized—the disabled, the sick, the dying, the impoverished, those who grieve or are alone—and offer opportunities for all to experience spiritual growth and healing. Prayer and a rich community life support the special Passionist charism. Ministries include preaching, retreat center programs, parish, radio and TV ministry, and chaplaincies. Both Provinces have members serving in other countries. Interested in male candidates, 18-50 years old. Western Province: Fr. Christopher Gibson, C.P.; (773) 266-1942; e-mail: vocationdirector@passionist.org; website: www.passionist.org. Eastern Province: Fr. Robin Ryan, C.P.; (914) 633-3130; e-mail: rryan@cpprov.org; website: www.thepassionists.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

Code #113.

The Paulist Fathers (C.S.P.) The Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle (The Paulists) founded by Servant of God Isaac Hecker, is the first North American community of priests. Paulists minister through their mission of Reaching Out (Evangelization), Bringing Peace (Reconciliation), and Seeking Unity (Ecumenism and Interreligious Relations). Paulists are in 18 cities in the United States and Canada. We serve as campus ministers and parish priests. We lead parish missions, and publish through Paulist Press. We proclaim the Good News through Paulist Evangelization Ministries and work in media-related endeavors through Paulist Productions. We find young adult seekers through BustedHalo.com. Training includes a year novitiate and graduate theological studies in Washington, DC. Contact: Fr. Larry Rice, C.S.P., Director of Vocations, 415 West 59th Street, New York, NY 10019-1104; (800) 235-3456 or (212) 757-4260; e-mail: vocations@paulist.org; website: www.paulist.org/vocation. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 79. Code #114.

Piarists (Sch.P.) Youth is Our Concern! Founded by St. Joseph Calasanctius in 1617, Piarists profess a special fourth religious vow to educate youth, especially the poor. Our schools are concerned with both the spiritual and academic achievement of our students. Our motto, Pietas et Litterae, expresses both our work and charism. We are an International Order in 32 countries, and in the United States are represented in Kentucky, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Puerto Rico, and Los Angeles. We have schools, parishes, Spanish ministries, foreign missions, a summer mission in Mexico, and a school and

Appalachian Mission in eastern Kentucky. Rev. David Powers, Sch.P., Vocation Director, 99 Martha’s Vineyard, Prestonsburg, KY 41653; (610) 564-8893; e-mail: dariff@hotmail.com; website: www.piarist.info.

See ad on page 46. Code #195.

PIME Missionaries [The Pontifical

Institute for Foreign Missions] PIME is an International Society of Apostolic Life of priests and brothers who dedicate their lives to the mission among non-Christians in foreign countries. We strive to be creative in our missionary presence, proclaiming the Gospel and promoting dialogue among religions and cultures. Working among the poorest people in the world, we are engaged in human development, promotion of peace and justice, and pastoral care of newly founded Catholic communities. The initial formation for candidates takes place in the North American region at our House in Detroit. Our formation and training program is flexible. We are able to adapt our program to meet the needs of each individual as much as possible, according to one’s academic background and life experiences. Check us out at www.pimeusa.org. PIME Missionaries, 17330 Quincy St., Detroit, MI 48221; (313) 342-4066; fax: (313) 342-6816; e-mail: outreach@pimeusa. org; website: www.pimeusa.org.

See ad on page 11. Code #134.

Priests of the Sacred Heart (S.C.J.) We are an apostolic congregation of Priests, Brothers, and Deacons inspired by the mystery of God’s love expressed in the heart of Christ. Fr. Leo John Dehon, our founder, was convinced that the best way to respond to our experience of God’s love is by reaching out to those around us and helping them to experience that same love in their own lives. This often means addressing unjust situations and circumstances that prevent people from reaching their full potential. Much of our work in the U.S. is with the poor and working class. Foreign missions are available. We prefer candidates 18-40 (will consider to age 45) with religious and/or social involvement, a solid academic background, and appropriate work history. Vocation Director, P.O. Box 206, Hales Corners, WI 53130-0206; toll free (800) 609-5559; fax: (414) 529-3377; website: www. scjvocation.org.

See ad on page 82. Code #116.

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The Redemptorists (C.Ss.R.) [Congregation

of the Most Holy Redeemer] The Redemptorists are a community of apostolic men—followers of Jesus Christ the Redeemer and disciples of St. Alphonsus Liguori. As a religious congregation of priests and brothers, our mission is to proclaim the Good News of plentiful redemption to the poor and most abandoned. Our work in parishes, retreat houses, parish missions, and foreign countries, as well as special apostolates, e.g. migrants, prisoners, and young adults, serves as pathways for Christ’s love. Like the apostles we live and work together; we combine our prayers and deliberations, our labors and sufferings, our successes and failures, and our talents and material goods in service to the Gospel. For more information, visit our website: www.redemptoristvocations.com or contact the Vocation office: Fr. Richard S. Bennett, C. Ss.R.; e-mail: vocations@redemptorists.net; telephone: (617) 817-9425. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 117. Code #135.

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The Salesians of Don Bosco

(S.D.B.) Missionaries among young people. For over 150 years under the teachings of St. John Bosco, Salesian Brothers and Priests have been inspiring young people to live lives of faith. We are looking for men who want to dedicate their whole life to Christ, the church, and the young. As a Salesian priest or brother you will be a missionary among young people at home and abroad, and journey with them toward a deeper relationship with Christ. Salesians serve in various capacities of evangelization and education: youth and campus ministers, teachers, coaches, technical instructors, guidance counselors, mentors, and friends to the young.... We live in community, pray and work together in a common mission. Currently, over 15,500 of us are serving young people in 130 countries. In the United States and Canada, the Salesians operate youth oriented parishes, high schools, boys and girls clubs, and retreat houses. Contact information: Canada and East of the Mississippi: Fr. James Berning, S.D.B., Salesian Vocation Office, 518-B Valley Street, Orange, NJ 07050; (973) 761-0201; e-mail: info@salesiansofdonbosco.org; Facebook: salesian.vocations; website: www.salesiansofdonbosco.org; West of the Mississippi: Fr. Jose F. Lucero, S.D.B., Vocation Office, 13856 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706; (626) 6742675; e-mail: info@salesianvocation.org; website: www.salesianvocation.org.

See ad on page 69. Code #117.

Salvatorians (S.D.S.) [Society of the Divine

Savior] The Salvatorians were founded to use “all ways and means which the Love of Christ inspires” to bring the Gospel to the world. We are multicultural and fully embrace the Spirit of Vatican II with compassion for all. Our members collaborate closely with the Salvatorian Sisters, the Lay Salvatorians and the people we serve. We are involved in parishes, foreign missions, education, hospital and prison chaplaincies, youth ministry, counseling, campus ministry, communications, music and specialized ministries. Members serve in the Archdioceses of Milwaukee, Portland and Washington, and in the Dioceses of Bismarck, Birmingham, Green Bay, Harrisburg, LaCrosse, Nashville, Oakland, Orlando, Phoenix, St. Cloud, Sacramento, Savannah, Venice, Wilmington and Tucson. American Salvatorians serve in the Philippines; Rome, Italy; and Tanzania, East Africa. Contact us at vocations@salvatorians.com; (414) 258-1735 ext. 304; 1735 N. Hi-Mount Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53208-1720; website: www.salvatorians. com. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork. org. Check our FACEBOOK page at www.facebook.com/Salvatorians; and subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/ SalvatoriansSDS.

See ad on page 7. Code #145.

Servants of Charity (SdC) Our priests and brothers strive to imitate Jesus, the Good Samaritan, by bringing the Father’s healing love to the suffering in body and spirit. Founded by Saint Louis Guanella in 1908, we are now present in 21 countries. Our Province (United States, Philippines, Vietnam and India) provides “Bread and Lord” especially to people with developmental disabilities as well as serving abandoned children, the elderly, children in need, and parishes. The Servants of Charity also have a ministry known as the Pious Union of St. Joseph, an association of the faithful praying, through the intercession of St. Joseph, for the suffering and dying. We seek men hungry to live a life of personal love of God expressed in prayer, community life, simplicity, hospitality, compassion toward the suffering, and in communion with the teaching and tradition of the Catholic Church in its entirety. We offer a life of “Prayer and Suffering” lived within a community of sinners who want to be saints. Fr. Satheesh Alphonse, 953 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake, MI 49240; (517) 522-8017, cell: (270) 5567789; satheesh08@yahoo.co.in; website: www. servantsofcharity.org.

See ad on page 105. Code #118.

Servants of the Paraclete (s.P.) We are a religious congregation of priests and brothers who dedicate our lives to Christ by assisting fellow priests and brothers who are in need of psychological, spiritual, and vocational support. Founded in 1947 by Fr. Gerald Fitzgerald, s.P. our Congregation has helped more than 5,500 clergy through residential programs based on Eucharistic Adoration, psychological and spiritual counseling, fraternal life in common, and fidelity to the Church. Currently this ministry is being carried out in the USA and the Philippines. We also have a student house in Ho Chi Minh City and hope to open a house of prayer near Da Lat, VN soon. God willing we will also open a house in West Africa within the next few years. If you are interested in finding out more about the Servants of the Paraclete, please contact: Very Rev. David T. Fitzgerald, s.P., PO Box 10, Jemez Springs, NM 87025; (575) 829-4138; e-mail: servantgeneral@aol.com; website: www.theservants.org. You will receive a warm welcome.

Code #300.

Society of African Missions

(S.M.A.) We are an international community of 1,200 missionaries: priests, brothers, and laity. Our ministry is among the different peoples of Africa and those of African descent. At this time there is not a program for brothers in the United States. We come from Africa, Argentina, Europe, India, the Philippines, and North America. With over 150 years of missionary service, we strive to witness by word and life to the gospel of Jesus Christ in its totality through a variety of ministries. These include parish, health care, education, street children, people with handicaps, refugee relief,

and village development ministries. S.M.A. Vocation Director: Deacon Keith McKnight, S.M.A., 23 Bliss Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670; toll free, (888) 250-4333 or (201) 567-0277; e-mail: deaconkm@smafathers.org; website: www.smafathers.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 110. Code #136.

Society of Mary (S.M.) (See Marist Fathers and Brothers.)

Society of St. Paul The Society of St. Paul is an international congregation of priests and brothers founded by Blessed James Alberione for the sole purpose of bringing Christ to the world today through the means of communication. The priests and brothers share a common life style and profess the vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and fidelity to the Pope. Fortified by an intense spiritual life consisting of daily meditation, mass, recitation of the liturgy of the hours and one hour adoration before the Blessed Sacrament as well as personal prayer so that by living Christ in their lives they may give Christ to others through their apostolate. Paulines in imitation of St. Paul, who preached and wrote about Jesus Christ, are on fire to spread the good news of Jesus Christ in the most rapid and far reaching ways. Through books, magazines, tapes, videos, CD’s, radio, television and the Internet, Christ is preached to millions of people around the world. For information write or call: Society of St. Paul, Vocation Office, 2187 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314; (718) 865-8844; e-mail: vocation@stpauls.us; website: www.vocationoffice.org. See our digital web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

Code #149.

Somascan Fathers and Brothers (C.R.S.) The Somascan Fathers and Brothers minister at the following facilities: Pine Haven Boys Center, a residential treatment center for disadvantaged boys ages 7-15 in Allenstown, NH; Assumption Catholic Church and Christ the King Catholic Church in Houston, TX. Both parishes have a strong presence of immigrants from Latin America. Also in Houston, Somascan Hall, the House of Formation next to the Christ the King Church. All vocation inquiries should be addressed to Fr. Italo Dell’Oro, CRS, Vocation Director: (713) 880-8243; e-mail: somascans@ yahoo.com. For more information please visit: www.somascans.org.

See ad on page 124. Code #120.

Spiritans (C.S.Sp.) [Congregation of the

Holy Spirit] For over three centuries Spiritans have crisscrossed the globe—living particularly among people who are suffering, being a pastoral presence and advocate for justice, and teaching the message of the Gospel. In parishes, schools, and missions we go where there is a need, bearing God’s Spirit of joy and hope. Today Spiritan Priests and Brothers are over 3,000 strong, an international congregation on an adventure of the Spirit. We are committed to the poor, dedicated to justice, and open to all cultures, and grounded in community and prayer. Vocation Office, Vocation Director, 6230 Brush Run Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15102-2214; (412) 831-0302; e-mail: joinus@spiritans.org; website: www. spiritans.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

See ad on page 80. Code #164.

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Trappist Cistercian Monks (O.C.S.O.) Ber-

ryville, VA—Our Lady of the Holy Cross Our community is oriented by St. Benedict’s Rule for Monasteries, living a life of prayer, supported by the work of our hands, serving the community and our natural environment. We seek to know the Lord through hospitality, sacred reading and study, the celebration of the liturgy, and our communal life; we seek to spread the Gospel through our contemplative life in the Diocese of Arlington. We cultivate priestly ministry within our Cistercian tradition, in service to our monks and nuns; this formation begins after solemn profession. Catholic men over the age of 24 are invited to join us. A high school education is necessary and further education is welcomed but not required. Candidates may apply through our website: www.virginiatrappists.org on the vocation page under the tab “Join Us.” An inquiry form is available there that will be directly e-mailed to the Vocations Director. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Trappist Cistercian Monks (O.C.S.O.) Cony-

ers, GA—Holy Spirit Monastery In the quiet of the Georgia Piedmont 40 of us share life in a contemplative community. Ages range from 25 to 100. We have joined our neighbors in “going green” by fostering stream restoration, an organic vegetable garden and a green cemetery, with more to come. We value kindness and compassion, the Eucharist, personal and communal prayer, friendship and forgiveness. Commitment, fidelity, and accountability are important to us, as are manual labor, hospitality, solitude and inner silence: a dynamic energy vibrating at the deepest level of soul. We honor the good in our society. But in our own way we challenge its illusions and unrealities, especially the cultural assumption that our identity and value depend on what we do, and on what others think of us. We work with hardships and challenges, knowing that these contribute to spiritual and emotional maturation. Experience reminds us of how good they are at leading or even pushing us beyond resistance to giving ourselves away, at ever deepening levels. Contact: Br. Michael, 2625 Hwy 212 SW, Conyers, GA 30096; (678) 964-2018; e-mail: michael@trappist.net; www. trappist.net/vocation. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

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Trappist Cistercian Monks (O.C.S.O.) Hunts-

ville, UT—Holy Trinity Abbey For 65 years we have upheld a strong Catholic witness in Utah. Through our life of personal prayer and prayer in community, we deepen our relationship with God and with one another. Seven times a day, our community of 15 senior monks chants the hours of the Divine Office. Unpretentious Quonset buildings reflect the simplicity of our lifestyle. Our monastery is located on 720 acres of fertile farmland in a peaceful mountain valley. We maintain a retreat house and a bookstore that attract visitors of all faiths. Inquire about our volunteer program for ages 25-50. Good physical and emotional health required, and a desire to seek God alone. Contact: Fr. Charles Cummings, 1250 S 9500 E, Huntsville, UT 84317; phone: (801) 745-3784; e-mail: hta@xmission. com; website: www.holytrinityabbey.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Trappist Cistercian Monks (O.C.S.O.)

Moncks Corner, SC—Mepkin Abbey We, the monks of Mepkin Abbey, are responding to God’s call to live in solitude and silence in and for the Church according to an ancient form of radical Christian discipleship focused on seeking and finding God in community where we “are of one heart and soul and everything is held in common” (Acts 4: 32-33). We live the Rule of Saint Benedict embodied in the Cistercian tradition, praising God in our prayer, our meditative reading of Scripture, our work, and our hospitality, obeying the call of the Holy Spirit to ceaseless prayer and sharing the sufferings of the present time until the Lord returns (Rm 8:18-23). All Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists) bear witness to this contemplative monastic tradition in a particular place and time by living our vows of stability, obedience and “conversatio morum” (conversion of life) in the rhythm of praying the liturgy of the hours and our manual labor—striving always for deeper union with God. If you believe God may be calling you to live this way of life with us at Mepkin, kindly contact our vocation director. Fr. Kevin, O.C.S.O., 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29461; (843) 761-8509; e-mail: fr.kevinocso@gmail.org: website: www. mepkinabbey.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Trappist Cistercian Monks (O.C.S.O.) Peo-

sta, IA—Abbey of New Melleray Founded in 1849 by Mount Melleray Abbey in Ireland, our community is located in the heartland of Northeastern Iowa, twelve miles from Dubuque and the Mississippi River. We are a contemplative monastery in the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. As members of the Cistercian family of monks and nuns founded in 1098 at Citeaux in France, we are wholly ordered to a life of prayer according to the Rule of St. Benedict. We support our way of life by carpentry—Trappist Caskets—supplemented by income from our 1,900 acre farm, our 1,300 acre forest, and a Guest House for 22 retreatants and visitors. The entire Liturgy of the Hours and the Eucharist are celebrated in choir every day. For additional information contact Fr. Stephen Verbest, Vocation Director, 6632 Melleray Circle, Peosta, IA 52068; e-mail: frsteve@newmelleray. org or call (563) 588-2319 ext. 138; website: www.newmelleray.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

Trappist Cistercian Monks (O.C.S.O.)

Piffard, NY—Abbey of Genesee We are a Roman Catholic community of contemplative monks belonging to the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance, commonly known as Trappists. Our community is dedicated to the worship of God in a hidden life within the monastery following the Rule of St. Benedict, leading a life of solitude and silence, prayer and penance, in a joyful spirit of faith. It supports itself by the common work of baking Monks’ Bread. In addition, the brothers help out with cooking, laundry, cleaning, care of the grounds and woods, hospitality, formation of new members, and care of the sick and elderly of the community. Guests are received for quiet, private retreats at the retreat house. The monastic day begins with vigils at 2:25 a.m. and ends with compline at 6:40 p.m. Throughout the day there is a good balance between prayer, reading, and work, all lived in fraternal love and support. Contact: Br. M. Anthony Weber, Vocation Director, Abbey of the Genesee, Piffard, NY 14533; (585) 243-0660 ext. 19; e-mail: AnthonyWeber@GeneseeAbbey.org; website: www.GeneseeAbbey.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Trappist Cistercian Monks (O.C.S.O.) Snow-

mass, CO—St. Benedict’s Monastery St. Benedict’s Monastery, located in a spectacular valley high in the Colorado Rockies near the small town of Snowmass, belongs to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (OCSO/ Trappist). Prayer is our apostolate, and a contemplative approach to both communal and personal prayer and to our daily tasks characterizes our life. Our daily life is grounded in a schedule of liturgy when, five times a day, we come together for prayer, including daily Mass. We support ourselves by work which includes our ranch and a small cookie business. In accord with our Order’s constitution, we live a life that is ordinary, obscure, and laborious. In other words, a hidden life of prayer in and through the Church for all humankind. We accept applications from men between 22 and 50. For more information visit our website at www.snowmass.org. Contact Fr. Micah, our vocation director at mikamonk@rof.net or (970) 920-5990, ext. 29. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Trappist Cistercian Monks (O.C.S.O.)

Trappist, KY—Abbey of Gethsemani Our monastery is a school of the Lord’s service, a training ground for brotherly love. The monk expresses this love by his desire to share life together at the heart of the Church and to grow into Christ through prayer, work, and sacred reading every day. Located in the knob country of central Kentucky, we Trappists have lived, prayed, and worked in this house of the Lord for over 160 years. Our mission is the praise of God’s goodness and the proclamation of the Kingdom’s nearness. Living in solitude and silence the monk aspires to that interior quiet in which wisdom is born. The vows of obedience, stability, and conversion of manners provide our structure, support, and encouragement to persevere in the journey, in the work, in the search. Men between the ages of 22 and 50 may apply. For more information contact Bro. Aaron, Abbey of Gethsemani, 3642 Monks Rd., Trappist KY 40051; (502) 549-4116; e-mail: vocations@monks.org; website: www.monks.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Trappist Cistercian Monks (O.C.S.O.) Vina,

CA—Abbey of New Clairvaux Our Order of the Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappist) follows the Rule of Saint Benedict. It is wholly directed to contemplation through Liturgy, Manual Labor and Lectio Divina. As monks, we strive to seek God, according to the nine-hundred year old Cistercian Monastic tradition. The rhythm of our life helps us to be aware of God throughout the day. By means of obedience, simplicity, solitude and silence, we grow in purity of heart in the School of Charity. Through manual labor we share in God’s creativity, exercising love for each brother, are in solidarity with all people, and cultivate good stewardship of the land. Men between 22 and 40 may apply. For information contact Br. Christopher, Vocation Director; Abbey of New Clairvaux, 26240 7th Street, Vina, CA 96092; (530) 839-2161; e-mail: godseeking@newclairvaux.org; website: www.newclairvaux.org. See our web ad at www. VocationNetwork.org.

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Trinitarians (O.SS.T.) Founded in 1198 through the vision of St. John DeMatha, the Trinitarian priests and brothers bring the redemptive love of Jesus to those they serve. The earliest Trinitarians, through every possible means available, sought freedom for those held captive for their faith. Through their work for the poor, those who suffer religious persecution, and in parishes, schools, missions, prisons, and hospitals, they strive for the freedom of all people. Trinitarians live in small, intimate communities and enjoy common prayer. Their purpose in loving is freedom and dignity. They number 75 members in the United States and more than 700 worldwide. Candidates, ages 18-40, with a minimum of a high school diploma, are considered. Vocation Director, P.O. Box 5719, Baltimore, MD 21282-0719; (800) 525-3554 or (410) 484-2250; e-mail: provincial@trinitarians.org; website: www.trinitarians.org. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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Viatorians (Clerics of St. Viator) Viatorians are religious priests, brothers, and lay associates sent by the Catholic Church to teach the faith and proclaim Jesus Christ as Gospel. In parishes, schools, and a variety of ministries, Viatorians work with Christian communities to live, deepen, and celebrate faith. A priest of the Archdiocese of Lyons, France, Father Louis Querbes founded the Viatorians in 1831 as an association of lay and religious school teachers to catechize and serve as animators of the liturgy in rural French parishes. As patron saint of the congregation, Father Querbes chose Saint Viator, a young fourth century catechistlector of the cathedral church of Lyons. Today approximately 600 religious and nearly 300 lay men and women serve the church in 16 countries. Viatorians of the Province of Chicago minister primarily in Illinois and Nevada in the United States, in Colombia, South America and in Belize, Central America. Contact: Bart Hisgen, Vocation Ministry, 1212 East Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004; e-mail: vocations@viatorians.com; website: www. viatorians.com.

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Vincentian Priests and Brothers [Congre-

gation of the Mission (C.M.)] Confronted by poverty and sickness in France in the 1600’s and the spiritual weariness caused by an uneducated clergy in that same period, St. Vincent de Paul committed his life to championing the needs of the poor. Almost 400 years after founding the Vincentians in 1625, his community of priests and brothers continue to spread God’s message of hope to the poor, and to train priests and laity in service to the poor. We work in 53 international provinces on five continents. If you have a desire to make a positive difference in the world, to do something meaningful with your life, we urge you to experience the Vincentian challenge! Contact us: vocations@vincentian.org; 1-800-DePaul-1; website: www.vincentian.org.

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Xaverian Missionaries

(S.X.) Serving in 20 countries around the world, the Xaverian Missionaries are an international, multicultural community of over 1,000 priests, brothers, and sisters. In the spirit of our founder Saint Guido M. Conforti we commit ourselves to live and witness to the Good News of Jesus—the greatest gift we can share with the world—in poverty, chastity, and obedience. We fulfill this mission in and through community. Moved by our passion for Christ and for humanity our mission is directed to those who do not know Christ and among them we choose to work with the poor. It is our desire that our lives and our ministries may always reflect the love of Christ. Through empowerment of local communities, education, inter-religious dialogue, health care, social development, justice and peace, we facilitate the transformation of our world into the “ONE FAMILY” our Founder dreamed. Contact: Fr. Rocco Puopolo, sx, 101 Summer Street, Holliston, MA 01746; (508) 429-2144; e-mail: frrocco@xaviermissionaries.org; website: www.xaviermissionaries.org; blog: www.xaverianmissionaries. blogspot.com/. See our web ad at www.VocationNetwork.org.

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