VOCATIONS

See 10000vocations.org for more information and to register for upcoming events!

Holy Hour for Vocation

February 11, 2020
7–8 p.m.
Church of St. Michael, Farmington
All people of the Archdiocese are invited to participate in the Holy Hours for Vocations, a program sponsored by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The Holy Hours for Vocations take place at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at another parish in the Archdiocese. Come spend an hour with Jesus each month to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, diaconate and holy marriages. For more information, please contact the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890 or visit 10000vocations.org. Parishes, please share the postcard.

Vianney Visit

February 14 - 16, St. John Vianney College Seminary, St. Paul
Vianney Visit provides high school sophomores through college age men (ages 16 – 24) the opportunity to take a closer look and experience college seminary. Attend Mass, prayer and spiritual conferences with SJV priests and hear testimonies from SJV seminarians. There is no charge for the event. All meals are provided. Please contact Father David Blume, Director of Vocations, at 651-962-6890 or stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org to let him know of your interest in the Vianney Visit. To register, please call 651-962-6825 or online at https://semssp.org/registration-sjv/. Please print and post the flyer.

Operation Andrew Dinner

Thursday, March 3, 6–8 p.m., Archdiocesan Catholic Center, St. Paul
Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Father David Blume, Director of Vocations, invite men discerning the priesthood, ages 16 – 50, to dinner and conversation with vocations testimonials on priesthood and religious life. It is typical for a pastor, religious or youth minister to accompany each discerning guest. Register online at 10000vocations.org before March 2. Questions?  Email stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org or call the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890. Please print and post the flyer.

Miriam Dinner

Tuesday, March 10, 6–8 p.m., Holy Cross, Minneapolis
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and Father David Blume, Director of Vocations, invite women, ages 16 – 35, who are discerning consecrated life to join us for a Miriam Dinner. Come for an evening of prayer and dinner with consecrated women sharing their vocations testimonies. It is typical for guests to be accompanied by their pastor, consecrated religious, or youth / campus minister. RSVP before March 6 at 10000vocations.org. Questions? Email stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org or call the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890. Please print and post the flyer.Home for the Summer

Home for the Summer

June 13–August 8, 2020
“Home for the Summer” is a Catholic summer household experience for women who are interested in discerning their vocation while living in community for 8 weeks.  This summer program is for women who are college age up to 27. Applications are now being taken. For more information see 10000vocations.org  Parishes, please share the poster.

Quo Vadis Youth Vocation Camps – Registration is Open!

July 19 – 22: Quo Vadis Camp for Young Men at Kiwanis Camp
July 19 – 22 : Quo Vadis Camp for Young Women at Dunrovin Retreat Center
Each session begins on Sunday afternoon with Mass and concludes on Wednesday after lunch. The camp includes Mass, prayer, talks, field trips to visit religious communities, confession, rosary along with lots of fun and outdoor recreation, including kayaking, wall climbing, hikes and campfires! Quo Vadis is a camp experience for youth ages 14-17 to learn that nothing is more important than discovering God’s will for your life – and living it! Space is limited. For more information and to register, visit 10000vocations.org. Please print and post the flyer.