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“Future Father” becomes present Paulist
Growing up, did you think you might become a priest?
My family has always been in science, engineering, and education. I thought I might end up doing the same, even though those fields didn’t excite me. I drifted through until the idea of priesthood came to me.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I entered college when I was 15 and graduated when I was 19. I studied computer science but switched to philosophy when I began to think about the priesthood.
Any nicknames?
In CCD some friends called me “Future Father Hsu” because I knew the answers to all the questions in class and even did some outside reading.
Best ministry experiences to date?
Going on a camp-out weekend with all the parish school families and celebrating the Mass with such a large and energetic group.
What do you do for fun?
I love movies, binge-watching Netflix, and exploring new food.
Best part of living in community?
Whenever I step into a Paulist house, I feel at home even if I’ve never been there. It is also great living with senior members of the community who I can learn from.
Any words of wisdom for those considering religious life?
Don’t be afraid of the unknown. Let it challenge you to grow as a better disciple of Jesus.
FATHER JIMMY HSU, C.S.P.
Jimmy Hsu met the Paulist priests on his college campus, the University of Texas in Austin, where they ministered. At the time, he was struggling to figure out if his path led to priesthood or a religious community. He began to take vocation discernment seriously, embraced his sense that God was calling him to be a Paulist, and today he is “Father Jimmy,” associate pastor at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Los Angeles.
Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata (C.S.S.)
Stigmatine Priests and Brothers belong to an international community headquartered in Rome, with houses in the U.S., Italy, England, German, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Botswana, Brazil Paraguay, Chile, India, Georgia (Russia), the Philippines, and Thailand. St. Gaspar Bertoni founded in 1816 and entrusted the Congregation to the protection and patronage of Mary and Joseph, the Holy Spouses, because their marriage prepared, welcomed, and educated the mission of the Son of God. CSS motto, “Euntes Docete” is Latin for “Go Forth and Teach.” Apostolic work: seminary formation, spiritual direction, counseling, retreats, campus/youth/ parish ministry, voluntary foreign missions, parish missions. Stigmatine formation offers a customized academic program based on individual background, but maintains a common character by the quest to unity in life through contemplation and apostolic activity, shared fraternity, dedication to work, quest for excellence, coupled with humility. Men ages 18-45 are invited to contact Fr. Geoff Deeker, 554 Lexington St., Waltham, MA 02452-3097; (413) 822-0904; e-mail: geoffd@stigmatines.com; www. stigmatines.com.
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Contemplatives of Saint Joseph (COSJ); Archdiocese of San Francis-
co, CA The COSJ, a Catholic religious order of men, was founded recently within the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The priests and brothers of the COSJ lead a life of deep contemplative prayer and serve in an Active Apostolate within the Archdiocese of San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area dioceses. We are a Public Clerical Association of the Christian Faithful as decreed by Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco. The priests and brothers, immersing themselves in contemplative prayer, desire to enter into the kingdom of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. With St. Joseph, they bear about them a prayerful interior silence which aids their daily contemplative and intercessory prayer, as well as helping them to bring the Light of God’s love into the Active Apostolate. The priests and brothers spend significant parts of each day in contemplative spiritual practice. For additional information contact our Superior: information@cosj.info or our Vocations Manager: vocations@cosj.info; (267) 500-4155; website: www. contemplativesofstjoseph.com.
See ad on page 143. Code #484.
Crosier Fathers and Brothers
(O.S.C.) Crosiers long to imitate Christ through the union of mind and heart in community and through a life of liturgical prayer and ministry. Guided by the Rule of Augustine, we live together for God alone, serving the Church and the people of God. Consider becoming a Crosier if you have a deep passion to follow Christ, if you desire to live in a community of priests and brothers where you live for God alone by seeking to combine contemplative routines with a shared ministerial life, and if you feel called to join with other men who love the liturgy of the Church and who are committed to common prayer. Crosiers are an international order headquartered in Rome, with U.S. communities in Onamia, Minnesota, and Phoenix, Arizona. Contact Fr. Dave Donnay, osc, or Br. Timothy Tomczak, osc, at 4423 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016; (800) 407-5875; vocations@crosier. org, or www.crosiervocations.org.
Discalced Carmelite Friars, (O.C.D.)—
Washington Province We are a religious Order with eremitic roots on Mount Carmel from the late 12th century. In 16th century Spain, St. Teresa of Jesus, with St. John of the Cross, initiated the “Discalced Reform” within the Carmelite Order which became a new, separate Order. The friars desire a life of faithful prayer, seeking union with God through a “life of allegiance to Jesus Christ.” Our Constitutions mandate two hours of silent prayer every day. Our ministries include retreat work, spiritual direction, publications, a Marian shrine and mission work in Kenya. As brothers in community we live as a family at the service of the Church—to bear a message of hope, to be a quiet but constant sign of God’s presence in the world. In the company of Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, we ponder the words of her Son and the mystery of His Love. Vocation Director, 1525 Carmel Rd., Hubertus, WI 53033; e-mail: ocdvocation@gmail. com; website: www.ocdfriarsvocation.org; phone: (262) 628-1838.
See ad on page 49. Code #434.
Divine Word Missionaries
(S.V.D.) As Divine Word Missionary priests and brothers, we are men of prayer and faith, serving where the Gospel has not yet been preached, or where the local church is not yet viable. Each of us is involved in a particular, unique ministry as we spread the Word of God. There are over 6,000 of us ministering in over 70 countries worldwide. As one of the largest international missionary congregations in the Catholic Church, we believe that His Mission is our Mission. Our steady growth is a result of our response to the changing needs of the Church and the people we serve. Internationalism, education and professional skills are the foundations of our society. We offer five formation programs: Divine Word College in Epworth, Iowa; an Associate Program for college graduates; Brother Formation Program; our Novitiate is in Techny, Illinois; and Divine Word Theologate in Chicago. For more information, contact: Vocation Director, Divine Word Missionaries, P.O. Box 380, Epworth, IA 52045; 800-553-3321; e-mail: svdvocations@dwci. edu; website: www.svdvocations.org. See our web ad at vocationnetwork.org.
See ad on page 151. Code #177.
The Dominican Friars (O.P.) [Order of Preach-
ers] Pope John Paul II, when he received the General Council of the Dominicans in his private library, told them: “Only those who have the experience of God can speak of him convincingly to others. At the school of Saint Dominic and of all the Dominican saints, you are called to be teachers of truth and of holiness.” Dominic de Guzman (1170-1221) was on fire with the love of God when he founded the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans) and gathered around him a group of men dedicated to preaching the truth of God’s endless love. Since that time, Dominicans have continued their legacy of preaching in any given time or place, and in the most effective and suitable ways, the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Feel free to contact any of the four geographic Provinces for more information: Central United States, St. Albert the Great Province; e-mail: vocations@opcentral.org; (312) 243-0011 ext. 726; website: www.opcentral. org/join-us. Eastern United States, St. Joseph Province; e-mail: vocations@dominicanfriars.org; (800) 529-1205; website: www.dominicanfriars. org. Western United States, The Most Holy Name of Jesus Province; e-mail: vocations@opwest.org; (510) 658-8722; website: www.opwest.org. Southern United States, St. Martin de Porres Province, e-mail: vocations@opsouth.org; (504) 837-2129 ext. 6; website: www.opsouth.org/vocations.
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Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn
(O.S.F.) The Religious Brothers of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis were founded in 1858 when two Brothers of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis arrived in Brooklyn, NY, from Ireland. Responding to the need to educate the children of immigrants, the Franciscan Brothers brought their tradition as educators in Ireland to New York. Today, the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn continue the over 800 year-old Franciscan Tradition of Making Christ Present as we minister in the educational and pastoral ministries of the Roman Catholic Church. We currently minister in the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville-Centre, NY, Paterson, NJ, and Cape Girardeau, MO as teachers, administrators, campus ministers, college professors, counselors, lawyers, nurses, spiritual directors, retreat leaders, and pastoral ministers. Vocation Office, 135 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201; 718-858-8217, ext. 18; e-mail: vocations@franciscanbrothersosf.org; www.franciscanbrothersosf.org
See ad on page 27. Code #102.
Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.)—Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Province We are Franciscans, brothers embraced by Mystery which shapes our trust in God and one another. God’s Providence has sustained our ministries, made us resilient, and freed us to be open to change. This freedom fosters our unique commitment as a Roman and Byzantine Catholic community to re-shape OFM life in response to the changes in our Churches and world. The joy of the Gospel urges us to the periphery, where God’s love impels us to invite others to the experience of Christ’s mercy and forgiveness. Located primarily in the Great Lakes area and northeast Pennsylvania, we serve the People of God in a variety of ministries, including parishes, education, preaching, chaplaincies, working among the poor, and in domestic missions in the Mississippi Delta and the Texas/Mexico border. Contact: Fr. Mike Surufka, OFM, SS. Francis and Clare Friary, 9230 W. Highland Park Avenue, Franklin, WI 53132; toll free (877) 636-3742; e-mail: vocationdirector@hotmail.com; website: www.franciscan-friars.org.
See ad on page 2. Code #478.
Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.)—Our Lady of Guada-
lupe Province, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the youngest of the US Franciscan Provinces. Founded in 1985, we minister to the Native American communities of the Navajo and Pueblo Indians as well as the Hispanic and the Anglo communities of the Southwest. We have ministry sites and parishes primarily in New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas, but also sponsor ministry projects in Viet Nam and The Philippines. The friars of OLG Province strive to place community life, prayer, worship, evangelization, and service at the heart of our life as Friars. The Vocation Office discerns with those between the ages of 18 and 35 interested in collaborating with us, including vocations from outside the US. If you would like more information, contact Father Charlie Martinez, O.F.M. at charlieofm@aol.com, by phone at 210-693-9961, or through our website at www.swfranciscans.org.
See ad on page 2. Code #478.
Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.)—Province of Saint Barbara The Franciscan friars of the Province of St. Barbara are members of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM), founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1209. Like St. Francis and his original followers, present-
day friars are called to be brothers to all creation, persons of prayer engaged in active service. Our friars are involved in a broad range of ministries including: outreach to the poor, sacramental and parish ministry, retreat work, hospital and prison chaplaincy, education, social advocacy, foreign and Native American mission work, and more. Friars of the St. Barbara Province are of many cultures, ages, and languages and include both priests and lay brothers. These friars currently serve in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, and Arizona, as well as in Mexico, Russia, and the Holy Land. In their ministry among different peoples, the friars try to bring with them the essence of their traditional greeting: “Peace and All Good!” For more information, contact Br. Eric Pilarcik, OFM, at vocations@sbofm.org or 408-903-3422; or Fr. Oscar Mendez, O.F.M., at (en español) 510-8214492; website: sbfranciscans.org; Facebook: www. facebook.com/SBFranciscans.Vocations.
See ad on page 2. Code #478.
Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.)—Province of the Most Holy Name of Je-
sus Holy Name Province is the largest community of Franciscan friars in the United States. As an evangelical and missionary fraternity of more than 300 men, we serve the people of God in a wide variety of ministries—colleges, parishes, urban ministry centers, and social outreach—along the East Coast as well as in foreign countries. Rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan tradition, we seek to bring the Gospel into the everyday experience of all people through teaching, popular preaching and pastoral leadership. We foster Christian discipleship by collaborating with those whom we serve and by standing in solidarity with all people, especially the alienated, the immigrant, and the poor. If you are between the ages of 21 and 45 and would like more information on the Franciscan friars, please contact Br. Basil Valente, OFM, Vocation Director, at 1-800-677-7788 or vocation@hnp.org, or visit our website at www. BeAFranciscan.org.
See ad on page 2. Code #478.
Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.)—Province of the
Sacred Heart Our Province is a community of Franciscan Friars in the mid-west of the United States, Alaska, Texas, and Louisiana. We minister at home and in the foreign missions of Brazil, Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam. We seek to bring the Gospel into the everyday experience of all people through teaching, preaching, and a pastoral setting. We minister to people in a variety of contexts: the poor and the outcast, immigrants, disadvantaged, marginalized, in hospitals, parishes, schools, spiritual direction, etc. Our friars are ordained and non-ordained. Following the desire of St. Francis of Assisi, our friars are encouraged to use their skills and gifts to minister in the Church and to serve the human family. If you are between the ages of 21 and 45 and would like more information about us, please contact Br. Thom or Fr. Paul at our Vocation Office at 773-753-1925 or www.befranciscan.com.
See ads on pages 2, 142. Code #283.
Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.)—Saint
John the Baptist Province We Friars of Saint John the Baptist Province are part of the world-wide Franciscan Order which was founded by Saint Francis of Assisi over 800 years ago. The first members of our Province arrived in Cincinnati, OH in 1844. Since then we have been serving the Catholic Church in a wide variety of ministries. Presently we serve in high schools and universities, parishes, hospitals (as nurses and chaplains), in inner city ministries, retreat ministry, publishing (books, catechetical aides, CDs and audio books at Franciscan Media), and domestic and foreign missions. In all of our ministries we preach the Good News of Jesus primarily by living as brothers to one another and to the world with a special emphasis on giving a voice to the marginalized in our society. See our website (www.franciscan.org) for more information. Or contact our Vocation Director, Fr. Luis Aponte-Merced, O.F.M. at (513) 542-1082, at sjbvocations@franciscan.org, or at Vocation Office, 5000 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223-1213. See our web ad at vocationnetwork.org.
See our ad on page 2. Code #233.
Franciscan Friars, Conventual The Conventual Franciscans are the oldest of the three branches of the First Order of St. Francis. The word Conventual is derived from the Latin convenire, “to come together”; hence we live together in “convents” or friaries. Our Order is spread throughout the world, and includes about 4500 priests and brothers who are all commonly called Friars. There are four provinces in North America, which also have responsibility for jurisdictions in the UK, Ireland and Australia. We wear a black or gray habit with a simple three-knotted cord representing our Vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience. The Spiritual Center of the Order is in Assisi, Italy, where our Friars care for the Basilica of St. Francis, which includes his tomb. In addition, the Conventuals are the Vatican confessors at St. Peter’s Basilica. In Christ’s name, we continue the ministry of healing so fundamental to the understanding of Saint Francis. To talk to a Friar or for more information, please visit our website at www.FranciscanS.org.
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Franciscan Friars of the Atonement
(S.A.) The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement have long been leaders in the worldwide ecumenical movement to heal divisions within Christianity. In 1908 we began an annual prayer movement (January 18-25) that developed into the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Today, the Friars mission of “at-one-ment” includes dialogue among Christians, Jews, Muslims, and Buddhists; serving the homeless and those suffering from alcoholism, drug addictions, and HIV/AIDS; preaching the gospel in parishes around the world, and offering respite and hope to those in need of spiritual renewal. In the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi, we offer a prayerful communal life with active service to the Church in the United States, Canada, Japan, Italy, England. Contact Vocation Office, 40 Franciscan Way, Graymoor, Garrison, NY 105240300; (800) 338-2620, ext. 2126; e-mail: vocdirector @atonementfriars.org; website: www.AtonementFriars.org. See our web ad at vocationnetwork.org.
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Glenmary Home Missioners
(G.H.M.) Glenmary Home Missioners is a Catholic community of priests and brothers, who, along with lay coworkers, serve the spiritual and material needs of “Mission-Land USA.” Glenmary brings a Catholic presence to counties where less than three percent of the population is Catholic, a significant percent of residents are unchurched and the poverty rate is twice the national average. For more information or to attend a “Come & See” retreat, contact Brother David Henley, PO Box 465618, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246; 1-800-935-0975; vocation@glenmary. org or visit our website www.glenmary.org .
See ad on page 142. Code #103. Hospitaller Order of St. John of God,
(OH) are men who have devoted their lives to the values of St. John of God— Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence. Hospitaller Brothers are world wide in 52 countries with 455 ministry centers. Our Mission is to witness Christ’s healing love as expressed by our charism of Hospitality, through a community of faith and compassionate service to God’s suffering people. Vocation inquiries: USA Province Our Lady Queen of the Angels; 323.734.0233; www.stjog.org; Province of the Good Shepherd in North America; 305.510.0039; www.sjog-na.org.
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Jesuits (S.J.) [Society of Jesus] The largest order of priests and brothers in the Catholic Church. Contemplatives in action, global in mission, called to the frontiers of human experience and need. Want to know more? Visit us at BeAJesuit.org and @ BeAJesuit on Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, Facebook. .
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Josephite Priests and Brothers (S.S.J.) [The So-
ciety of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart] We are a society dedicated solely to serving the spiritual and temporal needs of the African-American community. The society serves in parishes, schools and special ministries in dioceses and archdioceses in the United States and the District of Columbia. Our major seminary in Washington, DC, where our seminarians reside as they pursue their graduate degree in theology, also houses The Josephite Pastoral Center that is dedicated to promoting religious education material that is centered in the African-American Community. Apostolic Work: The Josephite Society is dedicated to spiritual, educational and social ministry to the African-American community and has worked exclusively in the African-American community since 1871. The Josephite Society affords its members the mutual support of community life in an active ministry. Currently serving in the Archdioceses of Baltimore, Galveston-Houston (TX), Los Angeles (CA), Mobile (AL), New Orleans (LA), Washington (DC) and in the Dioceses of Arlington (VA), Baton Rouge, Lafayette (LA), Biloxi, Jackson (MS), and Beaumont (TX). Father Kenneth Keke, S.S.J., serves as Vocation Director. Josephite Vocation Department, 1200 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 200172796; (202) 832-9100; e-mail: vocations@josephite. com; website: www.josephite.com.
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Marianists, Province of Meribah (S.M.) We are a religious community of brothers and priests, committed to living the Gospel together and serving Christ and His Church through the apostolate of education. Dedicating our lives to Mary, we follow her example of humble service and faithful discipleship. At the center of our lives are the two tables: the altar—the table of faith and sacrifice, and the community table—the table of fraternity and fellowship. Forming a new, Gospel-based family, we share in common prayer, friendship, possessions, work, successes, and difficulties. We aim to make family spirit the distinctive mark of our communities, growing in the characteristics of Mary, particularly her faith, humility, simplicity, and hospitality. Vocation Director, Brother Stephen Balletta, S.M., Marianist Provincialate, Province of Meribah, 240 Emory Road, Mineola, NY 11501; (516) 742-5555 ext. 534; e-mail: SBalletta@ chaminade-hs.org; vocation blog: intothedeepblog. net; website: www.provinceofmeribah.com. See our web ad at vocationnetwork.org.
See ad on page 117. Code #334.
Marianists, Society of Mary (S.M.) An international Roman Catholic religious congregation of priests and brothers. The Marianist Province of the United States comprises almost 300 professed brothers and priests serving in the United States. The Province also includes communities and ministries in India, Ireland and Mexico. In the U.S., the Marianists sponsor three universities—The University of Dayton in Ohio, St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, and Chaminade University of Honolulu—and numerous high schools, parishes and retreat centers. Blessed William Joseph Chaminade founded the Society of Mary in France in 1817, and the Society has been present in the U.S. since 1849. Marianist brothers and priests live and minister together as equals, modeling their lives after Mary, the Mother of Jesus. As part of a wider Marianist Family that includes Marianist sisters and committed lay people, they are dedicated to forming persons and communities of faith through education, parish work, social service, the arts and other ministries. Brother Tom Wendorf, S.M., Marianist National Vocation Office, 4425 W. Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108-2301; (314) 533-1207; twendorf@sm-usa.org; website: marianist.com/vocations. See our web ad at VocationNetwork.org.
See ad on page 153. Code #105.
Mariannhill Missionaries (C.M.M.) We are an international religious community of priests and brothers that does mission work in the spirit of Abbot Francis Pfanner, the founder of the monastery of Mariannhill in South Africa in 1882. We announce the Gospel to those peoples who do not yet believe in Christ and help establish local churches in mission countries. We have missions in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, and Colombia. As religious we continue the way of life of Jesus and His disciples by taking the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. In the USA we keep alive and deepen among the faithful a sense of responsibility for the whole Church, promote mission vocations, and support spiritually and materially our mission works. Contact: Vocation Director, 23715 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127-1449; (313) 561-7140 ext. 25; e-mail: vocation@mariannhill.us or visit our websites: www. cmmmariannhill.org or www.mariannhill.us.
See ad on page 144. Code #494.
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 3,400 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 education-related 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. Todd Patenaude, F.M.S., Marist Brothers Vocation Director, 70-20 Juno Street., Forest Hills, NY 11375; (718) 480-1306; e-mail: vocations@maristbr.com; website: www.maristbr.com.
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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.
societyofmaryusa.org. See ad on page 44. Code #107.
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
(M.M.) To speak of Maryknoll is to speak of Mission to the World. Maryknoll is the popular name for the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America (Maryknoll Missioners, M.M.), established by the U.S. Bishops in 1911 to represent The Church of the United States in the work of world mission. While we are from the United States, our work is overseas. We number 340 priests and brothers serving in some 21 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, serving God’s Mission among those challenged by poverty and evangelizing those thirsting for the Gospel. Contact: Fr. Mike Snyder M.M., Vocation Director, 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 ads at vocationnetwork.org and our digital web ads at DigitalVocationGuide.org.
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Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette (M.S.) We are a community of priests and brothers in North America, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Europe serving in various ministries of reconciliation. We were founded in response to Mary’s apparition at La Salette in France on September 19, 1846. Our Blessed Mother appeared to two children who were herding cows, and gave them a message to “make known to all my people.” The Missionaries of La Salette came to the United States and Canada in 1892 and first were established in Hartford, CT. Today we work together to bring her message to a world that needs comfort and support. Our ministries are many, such as shrines, parishes, chaplaincies, home and foreign missions, teaching, counseling, music and youth ministries. If you are between the ages of 18 - 38 and would like to learn more about us and our ministry of reconciliation please contact: La Salette Vocation Office, 508-236-9067; e-mail: lasalettevocations@gmail.com. Visit our website at: www.lasalette.org; Our mailing address is National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, Vocation Office, 947 Park Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703.
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Missionaries of the Holy Family (M.S.F.) The Missionaries of the Holy Family were founded as a religious community in 1895 in Holland. Today, we minister throughout the world. We base our community life on the model of the Holy Family who lived simple lives in faithful response, love, and care to the mission of Jesus. Our founder taught us to seek out and encourage vocations. We strive to live a missionary spirit by bringing the Gospel message wherever it is not sufficiently proclaimed. Here in North America, we are involved as priests and brothers in parishes, schools, hospitals, and missions. Our work reflects the care and concern we have for family life. Vocation Director, 3014 Oregon Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63118; (888) 4 THY WILL; (888) 484-9945; e-mail: Vocations@MSFAmerica.org; website: www.MSF-America.org.
See ad on page 115. Code #129. Missionaries of the Precious Blood
(C.PP.S) For more than 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) 228-9263; 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.preciousbloodkc.org.
See ad on page 26. Code #108.
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 vocationnetwork.org.
See ad on page 114. 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: Fr. Allen Rodriguez; 951446-8057; e-mail: Vocations@TrinityMissions. org; website: www.TrinityMissions.org; 3325 13th Street, Riverside, CA 92501;. We speak Spanish, Hablamos español.
See ad on page 40. 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 ad on page 16. Code #289.
Norbertine Fathers and Brothers (O. Praem.) [Canons Regular of Prémontré]—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 while following the Rule of St. Augustine. We profess Solemn Vows, committing ourselves to the apostolic life and a promise of on-going conversion of our ways. Our membership consists of 60 men living primarily at St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, WI, but also living at our House of Formation in Chicago and at our dependent 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, Midday Prayer, and common table. From our community life flow various ministries including pastoral and sacramental ministry, education and administration at St. Norbert College and Notre Dame de la Baie Academy, parochial ministry at parishes incorporated in or entrusted to our community, hospitality and retreats, advocacy for and ministry to the poor and marginalized, and numerous unique ministries as needed in the local Church throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Archdiocese for the USA Military, and the Green Bay and Jackson Dioceses. 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; websites: www.norbertines.org and www.stmosestheblackpriory.org.
See ad on page 59. 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. USA Province communities are located in Boston MA, Milton, MA, Alton, IL, Venice, FL, Denver, CO, Golden, CO, Hawaiian Gardens, CA, Cebu and Antipolo, Philippines. 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 St. Camillus PREACH THE GOSPEL, HEAL THE SICK. St. Camillus was a soldier of fortune, gambling addict and sinner. He was called by God and now more than 400 years later, The Order of St. Camillus has been called to “Preach the Gospel” and “Heal the Sick.” We are a worldwide Order of more than 1,100 Roman Catholic men in 30+ countries who serve the sick in traditional and diverse new ways as brothers and priests. Joyfully accepting the challenge of witnessing to the merciful love of Christ, we continue to bring hope and compassion, following in the footsteps of our founder St. Camillus de Lellis who said, “the poor and the sick are the very heart of God.” Our brothers and priests serve as physicians, nurses, chaplains, technicians, social workers, therapists, administrators, and other allied health care professionals. Visit us: www.camillians. org. Write us: vocation@camillians.org. Call us: 414-259-4595. Order of St. Camillus 10101 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53226.
See ad on page 113. Code #093.
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. Scottston Brentwood, 6398 Drexel Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19151; (215) 879-0594; e-mail: vocations@orderofmercy.org; website: www.orderofmercy.org.
Code #216.
Order of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts of
Jesus and Mary We are a Eucharistic, Marian and contemplative community consisting of priests, brothers, and sisters, who are consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary and wear a full habit. In addition to Holy Mass our daily schedule includes: 15 decade Rosary (20 on Thursday), Divine Mercy Chaplet, Liturgy of the Hours, and time for silent adoration, before Our Lord Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. After being filled with the love and mercy of Our Savior, we go forth to be His reflection to others through various corporal works of mercy. Please contact our Vocation Director at (740) 946-9000 or e-mail: twohearts1@ mac.com, after seeing the requirements listed on our website at: www.heartsofjesusandmary.org.
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Pallottines (S.A.C.)—Immaculate Conception
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. 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 169. Code #239.
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, 18-40 years old. Holy Cross Province: Fr. Christopher Gibson, C.P.; (773) 266-1942; e-mail: vocationdirector@passionist.org; website: www.passionist.org. St. Paul of the Cross Province: Fr. Lee Havey C.P.; (561) 626-1300; e-mail: lhavey@cpprov.org; ; website: www.thepassionists. org. See our web ad at vocationnetwork.org.
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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 metropolitan areas across the United States. 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. Dat Q. Tran, C.S.P., Director of Vocations, 415 West 59th Street, New York, NY 100191104; (800) 235-3456 or (212) 757-4260; e-mail: vocations@paulist.org; website: www.paulist.org/ vocation. See our web ad at VocationNetwork.org.
See ad on page 61. Code #114.
Priests of the Sacred Heart
(S.C.J.) The Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) of Jesus is an apostolic community of men dedicated to pray and service to the poor. We join together in local communities to serve parishes, schools, and those in need while focusing on community, adoration and Eucharist. We minister in several different locations across the United States. Worldwide, we are in over 40 countries, so the possibility of foreign missionary work is possible. Foreign missions that the United States Province support includes Africa, India, Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Vocation Director, P.O. Box 206, Hales Corners, WI 53130-0206; toll free (800) 609-5559; e-mail: vocationcentral@ wi.twcbc.com; website: www.scjvocation.org.
