School children sang the praises of the Blessed Mother as they prayed the Rosary in union with each other and their diocesan bishop at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Prospect Heights, Oct. 11.
Year of Vocations
Upcoming Vocation Events
Our Lady of Hope Vocations Ministry in Middle Village, is sponsoring a Holy Hour for Vocations on Monday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the church.
Feast of St. John Paul II Vocations Event
Holy Child Jesus Church, Richmond Hill, will open a Year of Vocations at the parish on the feast of Pope St. John Paul II, Oct. 22.
Bishop Leads Faithful in Praying for Vocations
During his homily for the Eucharistic Holy Hour and Vespers for Vocations at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James, Oct. 8, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio told congregants that the responsibility to pray for future leaders in the Church lands on the shoulders of the faithful.
Process of Discernment Demands Silence
by Father Sean Suckiel
When one hears the word “discernment”, one automatically thinks it is for those who only want to be priests or religious or, that discernment is about decision making about one’s vocation. That’s wrong.
Religious Share Faith, Vocation Stories with St. John’s Students
St. John’s University Campus Ministry sponsored its third annual Brothers/Sisters’ Nite to let students see, meet and pray with religious sisters and brothers serving the local Church in Brooklyn and Queens.
Exactly Where I Am Supposed to Be
AS I RECENTLY celebrated the second anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood, two things came to mind. In one sense, I felt that my ordination took place only yesterday and in another, it seemed as if I have been a priest my whole life. Hence, the mystery of the priesthood! In a priest’s life, no two days are ever the same. While your identity as a priest of Jesus Christ is unchangeable, your encounters with the people of God each day renew that identity.
Question at Catholic Day Was ‘What’s My Calling?’
A crowd of more than 2,000 fans donned T-shirts asking “What’s my calling?” as the Brooklyn Diocese took over Citi Field for the first-ever Catholic Day on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Georgia Tech Punter Forgoes Football for Seminary
Perseverance has been Grant Aasen’s longtime ally. In recovering from a life-threatening injury, walking on to the Georgia Tech football team as a punter, and discerning the priesthood, Aasen has demonstrated a desire to succeed.
Information Sessions For Men Considering the Diaconate
Information sessions for men who feel called to the permanent diaconate will be held at two locations, one in Brooklyn and one in Queens.