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This is a discernment opportunity for single Catholic women ages 18-40 interested in exploring religious life that will be held in-person on Friday, May 19 beginning at 5 PM through Saturday, May 20 at 7 PM. . Participants have the chance to visit four convents and spend time with sisters from several communities, hear their stories and ask questions. There will be prayer, personal reflection, service, shared meals and conversation. Overnight accommodations are provided. Click here to register. Questions? Contact Sr. Jess Lambert jlambert@archchicago.org. 

Here are some ways we’ll be celebrating National Vocation Awareness Week:

We’re blessed to have a diverse faith community—including vocationally. This past Sunday, Brother Exequiel Mapa, CFA, professed his perpetual vows (also known as “final vows”) in the chapel at Alexian Brothers Hospital. It was a beautiful celebration. We’re blessed that Brother Zeke calls Saint Hubert his parish home.

The last “Exploring the Diaconate” session before the new academic year will be offered via Zoom on June 21, 7-8 PM.

The Institute for Diaconal Studies (IDS) invites all men who feel the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit to attend an Exploring the Diaconate session. It is a time to pray, discuss, and learn more about the discernment process and the formation program that aspirants and candidates pursue.  Please join us, with your wives, if married, as we explore the potential of a vocation, engage in dialogue and pray in search of the next step.  All are welcome to attend any of the sessions.

Thank you for your prayers and support for our parishioner, Jazmine Rangel who officially began her second year of formation with the Salesian Sisters. She entered what’s known in religious life as “Postulancy.”  She would very much appreciate hearing from you if you’d like to drop her a line, and said she’s good at writing back (and she is!). Open this article for her address.

If you do feel the Holy Spirit’s gentle nudge toward diaconal ministry, please contact us so we can answer all your questions about the four-year formation program leading to ordination. If married, wives and family play a vital role in formation and discernment.

Young men, ages 13-20, are invited with their parents and priests to attend this exciting event at Mundelein Seminary on December 27 from 5:00 - 8:30 PM Come and learn more about the priesthood and your vocation.

Young men, ages 13-20, are invited with their parents and priests to attend this exciting event at Mundelein Seminary on December 27 from 5:00 - 8:30 PM Come and learn more about the priesthood and your vocation.

As we celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, we ask our Lord for more dedicated holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation. The week wraps up with Science Day at Mundelein Seminary on November 9.

Please join the Institute for Diaconal Studies on tonight at 7:30 p.m. at IDS Office, University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein. The Exploring the Diaconate session will take place at the Prist Center (Building 201-P)

The Exploring the Diaconate session will take place on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. at IDS Office, University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein.at the Prist Center (Building 201-P) Directors of the Institute will welcome you and discuss all aspects of the archdiocese’s deacon formation program, including application requirements and all elements of the formation journey. Wives of potential applicants are welcome and urged to attend.

The Exploring the Diaconate session will take place on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. at IDS Office, University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein.at the Prist Center (Building 201-P) Directors of the Institute will welcome you and discuss all aspects of the archdiocese’s deacon formation program, including application requirements and all elements of the formation journey. Wives of potential applicants are welcome and urged to attend.

Meet Religious men and women from different communities and see how they live, pray and celebrate. Have a mission experience. Reflect on your life choices or learn to help others with theirs! All men and women curious about religious life are welcome! NO COST. For more information: email called@myclaret.org or call 312-320-8870. Sponsored by the Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association (CAVA)

The Quigley Scholars Program is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago for high school men interested in learning more about the priesthood and a life of service in the Church. It meets once a month at St. Joseph College Seminary or Mundelein Seminary from September to April.  The evening begins with prayer, followed by Mass, dinner and a one-hour faith sharing with the seminarians.