Vocation Posters and Calendars
As we begin the 2022-2023 academic year, the new vocation poster will be released and sent to parishes and campus ministers in the next couple of weeks. We are also producing a daily calendar with intentions for the faithful to offer in order to regularly intercede for vocations throughout our diocese in an intentional way. Extra posters are available for mailing to various communities. Please contact the Office of Vocations if you would like a poster.
The image and theme for the 2022-2023 year
This year’s image is entitled, “Christ the Eternal High Priest” by Maximilian Schmalzl, C.Ss.R. The theme for the year in the Office of Vocations is: “And he that sat on the throne, said: Behold, I make all things new” (Revelation 21:5). It’s a subtle reference to the ongoing Eucharistic Revival promoted by the USCCB. By baptism, we are all incorporated into Christ’s high priesthood. We have been commissioned by Christ Himself to “go out to all nations” to proclaim the good news (cf. Matthew 28:16-20) and invite all men and women to see the Way the Truth and the Life, to choose Him and to be enlivened in Him in the Most Holy Eucharist.
Consecrated Life and Mission Work Vocation Poster
Does your parish have young men and women who are currently in formation for consecrated life, men discerning in other dioceses, or young men and women serving in the mission field (NET Ministries, FOCUS, Missioners of Christ, Christ in the City, etc)? The Office of Vocations is interested in producing a vocation poster to highlight men and women from our diocese who have chosen a vocation to another diocese or institute of consecrated life, as well as missionaries serving in various institutions. If you know of young people in these categories, we would love to support them and encourage the faithful around the diocese to pray for them
Discernment Mailing List
The Office of Vocations has a periodic email update with events, reflections and resources. Please encourage your youth to consider signing up to get access to our latest information!
Vocation Cross
The Office of Vocations has several Vocation Crosses available to assist families as they offer family prayer for vocations. If you or your parish/ campus ministry would like to take advantage of the opportunity, please be in touch with the Office of Vocations.
Duc in Altum – Discernment Retreats
We have two yearly retreats for men 18+ and out of high school. Please check out the Office Events page for more information!
Dates:
November 11-13, 2022, St. Clare Retreat Center, Hampton
March 10-12, 2022, Roslyn Retreat Center, Richmond
Save the Date
Interested in hosting a discernment gathering in your area?
Contact the Office of Vocations for more information.
Upcoming Discernment Gatherings
Saturday, October 15th – Lynchburg
Saturday, January 25th – Virginia Beach
Esto Vir – Discernment dinners
Interested in hosting a gathering in your parish for youth and young adults for a casual dinner and conversation on discernment and discipleship? Please contact the Office of Vocations for more information.
Ordinations
We have three ordinations coming up this year! Please consider organizing young and young adults to attend!
Priesthood Ordination
Saturday, December 10, 2022
10:30 AM
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond
Transitional Diaconate Ordination
Saturday, May 20, 2023
10:30 AM
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond
Priesthood Ordination
Saturday, June 3, 2023
10:30 AM
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond