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 2023 & 2024

National Vocations Awareness Week

National Vocation Awareness Week, celebrated November 5-11, 2023, 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 organizes a few dinners throughout the fall and winter months 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.

Seats fill up quickly. Mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the dinners!

         Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
               St. John's Church, Wahpeton
               hosted by: Father Haman & Father Kuhn

         Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
               Bishop Folda's residence, Fargo

         Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
               Bishop Folda's residence, Fargo

Vianney Discernment Weekend

Young men, ages 16-30 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 23-25, 2024

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.

April 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bishop's residence, Fargo

 

Holy Hour in Honor of Priests and Seminarians

Includes Vespers Evening Prayer
         Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Ordination Liturgies

Deacon Ordination
         Friday, May 31, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Priest Ordination
         Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10 a.m.

*All liturgies celebrated at... TBD.
*You may RSVP here after May 1, 2024