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Father Burke Masters
402 S. Independence Blvd.
Romeoville , IL 60446
815/834-4004

 

Joliet Diocese
Priesthood Discernment Group


 


Of You My Heart Has Spoken

 

Join the Priesthood Discernment Group


 

What is the Discernment Group?

The Discernment Group, sponsored by the Joliet Diocese Vocation Office, provides an opportunity for men to gather monthly to:

1.      discuss issues concerning priestly life and ministry,

2.      pray together for one another as vocations are discerned, and

3.      provide fellowship and support among those who are considering a call to priesthood.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet other men thinking about priesthood and talk with several diocesan priests and seminarians as they discuss important issues in making an informed decision about their vocations.

Who Can Join the Discernment Group?

The Discernment Group is open to men of 17 years of age and older who want to meet informally once a month to discuss the possibility of priestly life and ministry. New members are always welcome.

Are you considering a call to priesthood? Would you like to know more about being a priest today?

If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, then the Discernment Group is for you.

How Do I Join the Discernment Group?

To join the Discernment Group, simply contact the vocation office via e-mail or by calling the vocation office at (815) 834-4004.

Come and see what the Discernment Group is all about.
If you have any questions or would like more information on priestly life and ministry,
please contact Fr. Burke Masters


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All meetings will be held at the Fiat House of Discernment; 113 N. Ottawa Street; Joliet, IL 60432
(except seminary visits)

Schedule of each evening:

Adoration 3:00 PM

Meeting 3:30 – 5:00PM

Dinner 5:00 PM

2008 -2009 Schedule for Discernment Groups at Fiat House

Joliet Priesthood Discernment Group
2008 - 2009 Schedule
(For all men ages 17+)

Sunday, October 19, 2008
What Makes a Good Priest?
What Do Priests Do Besides Celebrate Mass?

Sunday, December 7, 2008
"I Came To Serve, Not To Be Served"
Priestly Ministry & Service

Sunday, January 18, 2009
"Do This In Memory of Me"
The Eucharist In The Life of a Priest -
En Persona Christi

Sunday, February 22, 2009
Relationships & Priesthood
Celibacy

Sunday, March 15, 2009
Spirituality of a Diocesan Priest

Friday, April 24, 2009
Visit Mundelein Seminary (9am - 3pm)

Sunday, May 17, 2009
Application Process
Seminary Life & Formation

Schedule for Discernment Groups at Fiat House
Adoration 3:00 PM
Meeting 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Dinner 5:00 PM

Discernment Group Meetings are held at the
Fiat House
113 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432

For more information contact:
Fr. Burke Masters

815.834.4004

 

Contact Father Burke Masters, Vocation Director
Contact Nora Labanauskas, Administrative Secretary

Joliet Diocese Vocation Office, 101 W. Airport Road, Romeoville, IL  60446
(815) 834-4004 | Fax (815) 838-8129

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