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Joliet Diocese Vocation Office News
 

Article: The Ages and Stages of Priestly Vocations by Father John Regan
Article: At trying time, former Providence athlete becomes priest by Colt Foutz, Joliet Herald News
Article: Saying "Yes" When God Calls by Father John Regan
Article: Priestly Vocations on Increase in Joliet Diocese by Father John Regan

JEREMIAH DAY: Please invite 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th grade boys for the Jeremiah Day at Mundelein Seminary on Saturday, March 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  This event is sponsored by the Vocation Office to introduce boys to the idea of vocation and priesthood.  The Joliet seminarians at Mundelein Seminary will be coordinating this day.  The event takes its name from the prophet Jeremiah who was called from his youth. The day will emphasize that it is never too young to consider what God wants us to do with our lives.  It is an excellent and fun event to invite exemplary altar boys, boy scouts, and youth group members to attend.  Parents are also welcome to attend.  Details and brochures will be available from the Vocation Office (834-4004).   Details and brochures are available from the Vocation Office (834-4004) or online at www.vocations.com/jeremiahday2007Flyer.pdf.

MARIAN DAY: Please invite 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th grade girls to the Marian Day at Loretto Convent, 1600 Somerset Lane, Wheaton, IL on Saturday, March 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This event is sponsored by the Vocation Office to introduce girls to the idea of vocation and religious life.  Sisters from various communities in the Joliet seminarians will be coordinating this day.  The day will emphasize that it is never too young to consider what God wants us to do with our lives.  It is an excellent and fun event to invite exemplary altar servers, girl scouts, and youth group members to attend.  Parents are also welcome to attend.  Details and brochures are available from the Vocation Office (834-4004) or online at www.vocations.com/Marian Day 2007 Flyer.pdf.  

 

VOCATION DISCERNMENT GROUP:  Men considering a call to priesthood are invited to join the Vocation Discernment Group that meets monthly to 1) discuss issues concerning priestly life and ministry in the Church today; 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.  Meetings will be held monthly at the Fiat House of Discernment, 113 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet.  Evening Prayer and dinner begin at 5.30 PM for those able to join us.  There are monthly meetings in English also in Spanish. To register or for more information, please contact Fr. Burke Masters (834-4002).   

 

VOCATION POSTERS: The 2006-07 posters highlighting Joliet diocesan seminarians are now available for parishes, schools, and campus ministry programs.  Smaller ad-slick versions of the poster are also available to use as bulletin pages or ads for local papers.  Please contact the Vocation Office (834-4004).

 

VIDEOS: A video on Joliet Diocesan priesthood entitled "We Are Called" is now available to parishes and schools. The nine minute video can be used in a variety of settings including classrooms and various parish organization meetings. Excellent new videos are also available for both St. John Vianney College Seminary and Conception Seminary College. Call the Vocation Office for free copies of any of these videos.

COLLEGE SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS: To encourage young men to give God a chance with their lives, seminarians in their first year of college formation, either as freshmen or transfer students, are eligible for full tuition and room and board scholarships. This is for their first year of studies when they attend either St. John Vianney Seminary or Conception Seminary College. The scholarship policy for the remaining college years will remain the same as before, which is half tuition and room and board. No student, however, is denied the opportunity to prepare for priesthood solely for financial reasons. Brochures for this program are available from the vocation office.

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