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MerkelisThe people who are in the best position to help those who are considering the possibility of a religious vocation are vocation directors. Their job is to counsel men and women about the commitment to religious life and priesthood. They can suggest reading materials, arrange for visitations, answer questions and provide spiritual guidance candidates need.
The Diocesan Vocation Office can provide information about diocesan priesthood as well as general information about religious communities for men and women. Most religious communities have one or more members assigned to vocations. Listed below are several contact people to religious men's communities for those interested in talking with someone about religious life. Feel free to contact them with your questions.
Augustinians
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MerkelisBenedictine Monks of St. Procopius Abbey
Send message to Bro. Guy Jelinek Father Thomas Baxter, OSB
Monastery of the Holy Cross
3111 S. Aberdeen Street
Chicago, IL 60608-6503
Phone: (773) 927-7424
FAX: (773) 927-5734
email: prior@chicagomonk.org
Send message to Father Bill Wert Congregation of Christian Brothers
Send message to Brother Jim KeaneDe La Salle Christian Brothers
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Bro. Rob Veselsky The Dominicans
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
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Phillips The Jesuits
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Father Dave Godleski Send message to Father Dan Nolan To add your religious community to this listing, send the appropriate information via e-mail to Fr. Burke Masters.
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Updated: October 14, 2003