Office of Vocations: Diocese of Providence

What does Saint Paul have to say to us this Lent?

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Last week, I had the immense privilege of spending spring break in Rome. Of all the sites in and around the city, I especially wanted to visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls. Pope Benedict has dedicated this year to Saint Paul the Apostle, a...(click for more)

Pope John Paul II and the Gift of Priesthood

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
April 2, 2009 marks the fourth anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II. It is perhaps a good occasion to recall his invaluable contribution to the formation of priests today. John Paul IIâ€™s influence on priestly formation is indisputable....(click for more)

Our Spring 2009 Newsletter is available

Come and See

-"My Life at St. John’s Seminary" by Seminarian Christopher Murphy

-"Life at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary" by Seminarian Joseph P. Upton

-"Life at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence" by Seminarian Scott J. Carpentier

-"Active Discernment" by Seminarian Daniel C. Taylor

-"A Few Months to Ordination" by Rev. Mr. Albert P. Marcello, III

-"Reflections on the Priesthood" by Rev. Mr. Andrew Messina

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Vocation Office launches annual media campaign

"Have what it takes?"

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New helpful priesthood discernment guide

Contact the Vocation Office for a copy: (401) 831-8011 - Contact Us Page

National Vocation Awareness Week 2009 Resources online

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Five seminarians are ordained to the priesthood

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The Apostolate of Mary, Mother of Priests to launch on April 19

March 31, 2008

In order to continually maintain a greater awareness of the ontological link between the Eucharist and the Priesthood, and in order to recognize the special maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary for each Priest, it is our intention to bring about a connection between perpetual Eucharistic adoration for the reparation of faults and sanctification of priests and the initiation of a commitment on the part of consecrated feminine souls...

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		Documentary Takes New Look at the Catholic Priesthood February 2, 2008 The documentary provides a rare glimpse of the reality of life as a Catholic priest in the United States in the third millennium. Viewers are able to take a close look at the life of three Catholic priests and to hear commentary from a variety of people about how the priesthood impacts the lives of many. "The Catholic Priest Today" candidly answers questions such as: Can a man in today's world be a successful priest? What is a successful priest? What are the rewards of being a priest? Is it possible for today's priests to resist the temptations that surround them? What is the role of prayer in the life of a priest? Who is available to help priests with their needs? Click here for more info.

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