Thank you for visiting, you are here because you are either praying about your vocation or just want to see what’s next! Either way, God is always calling us - Our primary vocation is to be a saint and to live with God forever in Heaven. How that happens depends on where God is calling us to serve.

2026-2027 DISCERNMENT PROGRAM FOR MEN AND WOMEN

If you are interested in journeying with other like minded people and discern where God is calling you, please consider applying for the discernment program. A tailored formation program for men and women aged 19 - 35 to accompany them in their discernment to the Priesthood (men) or Consecrated Religious Life (men and women). The Discernment Program consist of the following 4 pillars.

1. Parish Ministry or Other Apostalate

• Participate in a ministry and service through a local parish or another approved apostalate (ie. Serra Club, Youth Ministries etc).

• Involvement in the liturgy and community events.

• Other ministries deemed appropriate by the pastor.

2. Mentor Priest or Religious: Journey with someone who will accompany you

• Meet for regular one-to-one monthly catch-ups.

  1. Receive mentoring in prayer, formation and the discernment journey.

3. Formation & Community: Receive formation in Christian Discipleship in areas such as:

• Prayer and Evangelization

• Attend Discernment Retreats and Visits to Seminary and Convents

• Learn to pray with the Church through the Liturgy of the Hours

• Spiritual direction with a priest

DISCERNMENT EVENTS

MEN - AUGUST 16, 2026

Come and See - St John Vianney Theological Seminary, Denver (16+) under 19 must have parent’s permission or attend with a chaperone.

MEN - NOVEMBER 13-15, 2026

Encounter With God’s Call Weekend - Conception Seminary, MO (16+) under 19, must have parent’s permission or attend with a chaperone.

WOMEN - OCTOBER 2-4, 2026

Come and See: Discernment Retreat for Women (19-45) Immaculata Monastery, Missionary Benedictine Sisters - Norfolk, NE