Through the sacrament of Baptism, each person receives a "call", or vocation. All are asked to serve the other and to strive for holiness. This call can be lived out in a variety of ways: as a married or single person, or as a priest, brother, or sister.
 

Vocation Events for 2022 & 2023

National Vocations Awareness Week

National Vocation Awareness Week, celebrated November 6-12 this year, is the annual week-long celebration in the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. It’s a time to renew our prayers and encourage and support those in our families, our parish, and our diocese who are considering one of these particular vocations. Here are some sample Prayers for Vocations.

Operation Andrew Dinners

The vocation office has planned three dinners for young men who are open to the priesthood. The dinners serve as an opportunity to visit with Bishop Folda and other priests and to ask questions in a relaxed and inviting setting. If you are interested in attending, please contact your pastor or the vocation director.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 ~ 6:00 p.m. at the Basilica of St. James, Jamestown
*FULL* Wednesday, November 9, 2022 ~ 5:30 p.m. at the Bishop's residence
Thursday, January 26, 2023 ~ 5:30 p.m. at the Bishop's residence
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 ~ 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Devils Lake

Vianney Discernment Weekend

Young men, ages 16-40 are invited to Maryvale Convent in Valley City, ND for one weekend in February of each year to hear about seminary life and the priesthood. If you feel you are open to God's call but have not done anything to actively discern it, then this weekend is for you. The weekend is free, but registration is required.

February 17-19, 2023

Miryam Dinner 

Bishop Folda and Fr. Kyle Metzger, the director of vocations, invite women ages 16-30 who are open to religious life to join them for an evening of prayer, dinner, and fellowship. They will be joined by consecrated religious women sharing their own vocation stories of discernment. It is typical for women to be accompained by their pastor, a consecrated religious, or a friend. For more information contact the vocation director.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 ~ 5:30 p.m. at the Bishop's residence

Collar Classic

         Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Shanley High School Gymnasium, Fargo.

 

Holy Hour in Honor of Priests and Seminarians

Includes Vespers Evening Prayer
         Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Ordination Liturgies

Deacon Ordination
         Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Priest Ordination
         Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10 a.m.

*All liturgies celebrated at the Cathedral.
*You may RSVP here.