Letting God lead

What first attracted you to your community?

The example of the Oblate priests in my home parish in Bakersfield, California initially drew me to consider their way of living. The simplicity, humility, and community life were too tempting to resist.

Ever had any nicknames?

Plenty, including some I can’t share! Usually my friends call me Serg or Sergie, and one friend always calls me Father Boogie because I love to dance.

What kinds of ministry have you done?

Right now I’m the vocation director for my community, but I’ve worked in many areas: parish pastoral work, juvenile corrections, services for neglected children, foreign mission trips, catechesis, and more.

Your best ministry experiences so far?

Working with young people one-on-one and seeing them grow and “get” their faith. Also, I enjoy celebrating the sacraments with youth and seeing their faith come to life.

Your favorite way to pray?

I love going to Adoration and being in the presence of Jesus. It’s refreshing and helps me to calm down and focus.

The best part of living in community?

Being part of a family. It is one of the best feelings to be home with others, to share your day. We pray daily that we imitate the Holy Family within our community. It isn’t always easy, but it’s great to keep on trying.

Letting God lead

FATHER SERGIO PEREZ, O.S.J.

When Sergio Perez told people he was joining the Oblates of St. Joseph, his friends said, “Yeah, right!” His mom was so upset she cried. What was the guy who loved dancing, founded a fraternity, and aspired to being an actor or teacher with a wife and plenty of kids doing? He was letting go so “God could lead me to my happiness and holiness,” he says. Eleven years later his large family and once skeptical friends accept and embrace his vocation as a religious priest.

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Brothers of the Sacred Heart

(S.C.) The Brothers of the Sacred Heart were founded in 1821 by Father André Coindre, a French priest who responded to the needs of marginalized youth. Today, the Brothers of the Sacred Heart shape the lives of youth with the love of Christ in 32 countries. As Brothers, we live in community and gather together daily for prayer, for Eucharist, to share experiences, and to support one another. As Brothers we contribute to the evangelization of the world particularly through the education of youth. In the U.S., we minister in schools, parishes, college campuses, and literacy centers. As Brothers we imitate Jesus who proclaimed Himself as Brother to all. If you would like to change the world by making a difference in the lives of young people, please contact Bro. Ronald Hingle, rhinglesc@gmail.com; 504-9130005 or Bro. Mike Migacz, mikemigacz@hotmail. com; 732-718-8559; BrothersoftheSacredHeart.org. See our web ad at vocationnetwork.org.

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Capuchin Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.

Cap.) The Capuchins are a distinctive Order within the Franciscan family. They are an evangelical brotherhood of men who preach, serve the physically and spiritually poor, teach, administer the sacraments, cook, and counsel in various settings in North America. Some friars are also missionaries in Africa, Asia, Central America, and the South Pacific. There are approximately 11,000 Capuchin friars worldwide, with about 800 of those living within nine provinces throughout Canada and the U.S. For more information contact the Capuchin Vocation Office nearest you. Western America: P.O. Box 618, Solvang, CA 93464-0618, (805) 686-4127, e-mail: peterbanksofmcap@yahoo.com, website: www. beafriar.com. Mid-America: (303) 477-5436, e-mail: vocations@capuchins.org, website: www.capuchins. org. Pennsylvania: (888) 263-6227, e-mail: frtomcap@yahoo.com, website: www.capuchin.com. Midwest USA: (773) 475-6206, e-mail: vocation@ capuchinfranciscans.org, website: www.capuchinfranciscans.org. New York/New England: (845) 642-1025, e-mail: brotimjonesofmcap@gmail.com, website: www.capuchin.org/vocations. New Jersey/ Southeast USA: (201) 863-3871, e-mail: capuchinlife@aol.com, website: www.capuchinfriars.org.

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Carmelite Friars (O.Carm.)—Pure Heart of

Mary Province During the canonization of Saint Nuno Alvares in 2009, Pope Benedict said, “Carmel teaches the Church how to pray.” Pope Francis emphasized this again when he addressed the Carmelites at their General Chapter in 2014. Much has developed and changed in the 800-year life of our Carmelite fraternity, but the common thread that has always distinguished the Carmelite way is that our lives are defined by prayer, community and apostolic works. It’s a balanced way of life that leads you closer to Christ while in service to His Church. Two great figures in the Bible have inspired Carmelites. Mary, the mother of Jesus and Elijah, the prophet of Mount Carmel, have helped the community see how to be contemplative and active; prayerful and prophetic; reflective and apostolic. Do you feel called to Carmel? Contact Fr. Paul Henson, O. Carm.; frpaul@carmelites.net; (520) 325-1537 ext. 115; website: Carmelites.net.

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Carmelite Friars (O. Carm.)—St. Elias Prov-

ince As the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel in the New York Province of St. Elias, we serve the people of God in the United States, Vietnam and Trinidad & Tobago. Through our prayer, community and service, our ancient religious order continues the Carmelite charism started more than 800 years ago. Our ministries include parish work, retreat work, chaplaincy, campus ministry, counseling and Spiritual direction. Please contact our vocation office and visit our website for more information. Vocation Directors: Fr. Francis Amodio, O.Carm. and Fr. Joseph Phuong Ngo, O.Carm.; (845) 344-2225 or cell: (845) 281-8991; e-mail: vocations@carmelites. com; website: www.carmelitefriars.org.

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Claretian Missionaries (C.M.F.) [Missionary

Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary] The Claretians are an apostolic congregation of 3,000 priests, brothers, and deacons in the Catholic Church dedicated to the most urgent needs of evangelization and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in over 60 countries. We were founded by St. Anthony Claret, who fostered this special charism of evangelization through community, mission, and prayer with a strong devotion to our Blessed Mother and the Eucharist. We serve in a wide variety of ministries in: parishes, Hispanic/Intercultural Ministry, Youth Ministry, Campus Ministry, Migrant ministry, Hospital Chaplaincies, Bible Institutes, Media Ministry (Claretian Publications and Radio Ministry), lay leadership training, summer camps, promotion of the National Shrine of St. Jude, Social Justice advocacy, and outreach to the poor and marginalized. Contact: Fr. Ray Smith, C.M.F. (818) 825-0839 or via e-mail at vocation@claretianvocation.org. Vocation website: www.claretianvocation.org. Province website: www.claretiansusa.org.

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Comboni Missionaries (M.C.C.J.) Over 4,000 priests, brothers, sisters and lay missionaries in 42 countries around the world, this institute focuses on those St. Daniel Comboni loved as “the poorest and most abandoned people in the world.” In Africa, the Americas, and Asia, their apostolic work consists of evangelization—quite often first evangelization— empowering people in the process of ministering to their own needs within the religious and the broader human contexts. In North America, the priests and brothers do ministry among the poor in New Jersey, Ohio, California, Illinois, and Ontario. The sisters work among the poor in Virginia and Maryland. Persons interested in checking out vocational opportunities for Comboni priests, brothers, sisters or lay missionaries can use the contact information that follows; their inquiries will be directed as appropriate. North American Province, 1318 Nagel Road, Cincinnati, OH 45255; (513) 474-4997; e-mail: info@ComboniMissionaries.org; website: www.ComboniMissionaries.org; or Fr. Jose Pimentel Guzman (California), (323) 234-5984; e-mail: joalpigu@msn.com; Fr. Ruffino Ezama, (513) 8468457; e-mail: vocation@combonimissionaries.org; Fr. Chris Aleti (Chicago), (708) 339-6732; e-mail: amadriga67@gmail.com; Fr. Jorge Ochoa (California), (626) 339-1914; e-mail: jeochoa99@yahoo. com; Fr. Shane Degblor (Canada), (226) 338 8709; e-mail shanedegblor@gmail.com.

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Congregation of Christian Brothers

(C.F.C.) Called in faith by a loving God to a deep relationship with Jesus and with our brothers, our community was founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. We are missioned by the Church for the evangelization of youth. Our brothers serve on six continents. We welcome men who sense a call to live in prayerful community and who wish to minister to those at the margins. Are you inspired to place your gifts, talents, and possessions to meet the needs of God’s people, especially the young? Brothers serve in elementary and secondary schools, and colleges; are involved in youth and prison ministries; advocate for justice; and promote community engagement projects in some of the more challenged parts of the globe. Are you called to serve others as an Edmund Rice Christian Brother? Edmund Rice Christian Brothers North America, Province Center, 742 Monroe Ave., Elizabeth, NJ 07201; Visit us at www.erbrothers.org or www.cfcvocations. org. See our web ad at vocationnetwork.org.

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Congregation of Holy Cross

(C.S.C.) The Congregation of Holy Cross was founded in France in 1837. Blessed Basil Moreau began a community of priests, brothers and sisters, to educate the children of LeMans, France, and to assist in the diocese as auxiliary priests. In just five years, he sent six brothers and a priest to the United States as missionaries where they began the school in northern Indiana that eventually became the University of Notre Dame. The priests and brothers serve at five other institutions of higher learning: St. Edward’s University (Austin, TX), the University of Portland (Portland, OR), King’s College (Wilkes-Barre, PA), Stonehill College (North Easton, MA), and Holy Cross College (Notre Dame, IN) as well as many high schools. Today Holy Cross religious serve in parishes, schools, and missions in 15 countries spanning the world. In 2010, the Congregation celebrated the canonization of Brother André Bessette, who was known as “The Miracle Man of Montreal” and oversaw the building of St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal. To learn more visit our websites: www.holycrossvocations.org [Priests]; www.holycrossbrothers.org [Brothers]; www.holycrosscongregation.org.

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Congregation of St. Basil (C.S.B.) Founded in 1822 in France by ten diocesan priests to educate youth and prepare candidates for the priesthood, the Basilian Fathers are inspired by the life, teaching, and example of St. Basil the Great. Our spirituality is best characterized by a blend of values from the diocesan priesthood and religious life. Our primary work is education and evangelization within parishes, campus ministries, schools, and colleges. Guided by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, we teach and preach in imitation of Christ the Teacher. We currently serve in Canada, US, Mexico, and Colombia. For more information, contact the Director of Vocations at 416-653-3180 ext. 174, or vocation@basilian.org. Website: www.basilian.org.

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Congregation of the Mission (C.M.) (See Vincentian Priests and Brothers)

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 024523097; (413) 822-0904; e-mail: geoffd@stigmatines. com; www.stigmatines.com.

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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, at P.O. Box 500,

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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: ocdfriarsvocation.org; phone: (262) 628-1838.

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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.

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The Dominican Friars (O.P.) [Order of Preach-

ers] Saint 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) 5291205; website: www.opeast.org/vocations. Western United States, The Most Holy Name of Jesus Province; e-mail: vocations@opwest.org; (510) 6588722; website: www.vocations.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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a clerical religious congregation of pontifical right whose priests and brothers share a common life and profess the public vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. Our essential mission is evangelization, bringing the teaching of Christ to others. We seek to serve as Jesus did. The principal works of our apostolate are African American ministry, Catholic higher education, spiritual renewal and parish ministry. Our works are unified through our commitment to the Church’s preferential option for the poor and our promotion of Social Justice. Fr. Lino Oropeza, SSE, Vocation Director, 270 Winooski Park, Colchester, VT 05439; (802) 654-3400; Fax: (802) 654-3409; e-mail:.loropeza@smcvt.edu; website: www.sse.org. See our web ad at vocationnetwork.org.

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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; 718858-8217, ext. 18; e-mail: vocations@franciscanbrothersosf.org; www.franciscanbrothersosf.org.

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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.

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Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.)—Our Lady of Gua-

dalupe 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.

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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 408-9033422; or Fr. Oscar Mendez, O.F.M., at (en español) 510-821-4492; website: sbfranciscans.org; Facebook: www.facebook.com/SBFranciscans.Vocations.

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Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.)—Province

of the Most Holy Name of Jesus 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.

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Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.)—Province of the

Sacred Heart We are a community of priests and brothers inspired by St. Francis of Assisi to live the gospel. We strive to proclaim the gospel by our lives of prayer, brotherhood and service. We live in community and serve the Church in the Midwest from Northern Wisconsin to San Antonio, Texas. We also have missions in rural Alaska, Brazil, Africa, Thailand and Vietnam. Like Jesus and Francis who sent their followers to proclaim the goodness of God especially to those on the margins and disadvantaged, we live among the poor and underserved. We are present in shelters for the homeless, prisons, hospitals, with immigrants, in rural and urban parishes, schools and the inner city. If you are between 21 and 45 and would like more information about our way of life, please contact us at 312-853-2384, yes@befranciscan.com or visit our website www.befranciscan.com.

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Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.)—Saint John the

Baptist Province We live the way of life established by St. Francis of Assisi 800+ years ago. Yes, our distinctive brown habit attracts attention but most of all we want our alternative lifestyle to stand out as a living witness to the Goodness of God and the joy of living the Gospel in the 21st century. We have fraternities of friars around the USA and even in Jamaica! We serve the Catholic Church in high schools, universities, parishes, hospitals (as nurses and chaplains), in inner city ministries, retreat houses, publishing (books, social media & internet content with “Franciscan Media”), and missions both foreign and domestic. In all of our ministries we preach the Good News of Jesus Christ. Join us in living the gospel in fraternity, in simplicity and most of all joyfully! See our website, www.franciscan.org or contact Fr. Page or Fr. Richard; 513-542-1082; sjbvocations@franciscan.org for more details.

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Franciscan Friars, Conventual (O.F.M. Conv.) 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 frequently less than one percent of the population is Catholic, a significant percent of residents are unchurched and the poverty rate is high. 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 our web ad at vocationnetwork.org.

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Hospitaller Order of St. John of God,

(O.H.) 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 454 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: Province of the Good Shepherd in North America; www.sjog-na.org; VocationsUsa@sjog-na. org; VocationsCanada@sjog-na.org; 815.472.3131.

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Josephite Priests and Brothers (S.S.J.) (See St. Joseph’s Society of the Sacred Heart)

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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, Gospelbased 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.

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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 Mark Motz, S.M., Holy Rosary Marianist Community, 159 Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228- 4901; phone: 314-250-4505; vocations@ marianist.us; website: marianist.com/vocations. See our web ad at VocationNetwork.org.

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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.

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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 3,400 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 16. 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, 508-236-9068; e-mail: lasalettevocations@gmail.com. Visit our website at: www.lasalettevocations.org; facebook.com/MissionariesofLaSaletteVocations; twitter: @LSvocations; Instagram: @lasalettevocations. Our mailing address is National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, Vocation Office, 947 Park Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703. See our web ad at vocationnetwork.org.

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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

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) 2289263; vocation@cpps-preciousblood.org; www.cppspreciousblood.org. Kansas City Province (Western U.S., including Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, and California, as well as Vietnam), (816) 781-4344; vocations@preciousbloodkc.org; www. preciousbloodkc.org.

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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.

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Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

(O.M.I.) The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate is an international community of over 4,000 priests and brothers founded by St. Eugene de Mazenod in 1816. The mission of the Oblates is to preach the Word of God to the poor in more than 60 countries around the world. We are currently serving in prisons, retreat centers, shrines, inner-city parishes as well as other missions in the USA and around the world. Join us in our efforts to make a difference in the world! For more information please visit us as www.omiusa.org or www.facebook.com/oblatesusa.

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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; 951-446-8057; e-mail: Vocations@TrinityMissions.org; website: www. TrinityMissions.org; 3325 13th Street, Riverside, CA 92501. We speak Spanish, Hablamos español.

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Nazareth Hermitage, Springfield, MO We are a grouping of diocesan hermits on 200 acres of dense hardwood forest, hills and hollows, in Southern Missouri. We are close neighbors with a Trappist Monasadherence 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.

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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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tery and Franciscan Retreat Facility, both within a few miles. Presently, two of our eight hermit dwellings are vacant. We each have a private oratory space with the Blessed Sacrament reserved. We also have a common chapel in which we gather for daily Mass. There is a morning work period. Our guidelines are approved by our local bishop. Our ideal hermit candidate (male or female) would possess a deep faith/ eschatological vision and appreciate the primacy of prayer in a Simple, Christian Life. Significant experience in religious life is necessary, with rare exceptions. Contact info: Nazareth Hermitage, Attn: Sr. Margaret Bourgeois, Route 5 Box 1122, Ava, Mo. 65608; 417-683-2401; e-mail: nazarethhermitage8@gmail.com; website: nazarethhermitage.wordpress.com.

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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.

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

Abbey The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey (The Premonstratensian Fathers and Brothers) is 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 ongoing 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. Various ministries flow from our communal life, including pastoral and sacramental ministry, education and administration at St. Norbert College and at 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 Diocese of Green Bay, the Diocese of Jackson, and the Archdiocese of Chicago. 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. To speak with a member of St. Norbert Abbey’s Norbertine vocations team: 1016 N. Broadway, De Pere, WI 54115; (920) 337-4333; e-mail: vocations@norbertines.org; websites: www. norbertines.org and www.stmosestheblackpriory.org.

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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

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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, assisting lay and religious alike to answer the call to be apostles of Christ. We are more than 2,300 priests and brothers in 54 countries working in many apostolates: missionary work, evangelization, parish ministry, education, prison ministry, retreats, youth ministry, lay formation, and hospital and military chaplaincies. St. 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): website: www.sacapostles. org; e-mail: Vocation@sacapostles.org; 1-800-APOSTLE; or mail: Vocation Director, Pallottine Vocation Office, P.O. Box 5399, West Hyattsville, MD 20782.

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Pauline Fathers and Brothers (O.S.P.P.E.) The Order of St. Paul the First Hermit was founded during the first half of the 13th Century in Hungary. The founder was Eusebius, a Canon of Esztergom. The Patron Saint of the Pauline Fathers is St. Paul the Hermit of Thebes (Egypt). He is regarded as the first hermit in Church history. With the motto, “Solus Cum Deo Solo” (Alone with God Alone), the Pauline Order is a religious community of monks, which follow the Rule of St. Augustine. Fostering a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Paulines are the custodians of the miraculous picture of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Today there are less than 600 members in the Order throughout the world. The majority of the Order’s monasteries are presently located in Poland. The Order has monasteries and Shrines also in Germany, Slovakia, Croatia, Ukraine, Belarus, Hungary, Italy, USA, South Africa and United Kingdom. Director of Vocations, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901; 215-345-0600; e-mail: vocation@czestochowa.us; www.czestochowa.us.

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