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Resources

Virtual Library

We have collected a number of resources in this virtual library to help you in your discernment process. Note that all files are in PDF format.

Articles on Diocesan Priesthood

Choose an article and press GO Charism of the Diocesan Priesthood The Challenge of Being a Priest Today A Ministerial Spirituality: Reflections on Priesthood Spiritual Life of Priests Elements of the Priests' Life and Holiness Vocation Story Priesthood is Spelled with Three S's Close Encounters with a Modern Day Leper Thinh Duc Pham Mario Pandy Jose Bautista Rev. Freddy Chua Paul Spellman How to Explore Religious Orders and the Diocesan Priesthood  

Articles on Religious Priesthood

Choose and article and press GO Life Formation Father Jenco Talks about Discerning a Vocation How to Explore Religious Orders and the Diocesan Priesthood  

Articles on Religious Women

Choose and article and press GO How Can God Call a California Beach Girl to be a Sister? An Invitation How to Explore Religious Orders and the Diocesan Priesthood A Nun's Indelible Commitment Erases a Scourge of Tattoos I Want to Become a Nun  

Articles on Brothers

Choose and article and press GO Toward a Life of Brotherhood We Make a Difference: The Vocation of a Brother The Many Hats of a Hospitaller How to Explore Religious Orders and the Diocesan Priesthood  

Articles on Discernment

Choose an article and press GO Spirituality of Religious Life A Dare From the Holy Father The Great Spiritual Traditions Hear Searching and Life Choice How to Explore Religious Orders and the Diocesan Priesthood The Trip to the Psychologist Spiritual Direction  

More Resources

Secular Institutes: [See Religious Orders (general) Websites in the drop down menu for other secular branches]

• Secular Institutes United States Conference of The United States
• Society of Our Lady of the Way
• Kolbe Missionaries

Visit our seminary and prepration house(s):

• St. John’s Seminary (Theology)
• Juan Diego House of Formation

Look for national and international information about Church Vocations by going to any one of the following web sites:

• National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors
• National Religious Vocation Conference
• Serra International

Internet Sites with links to Religious Orders and Articles:

• VisionGuide: Religious Vocation Discernment Guide
• Sacred Space (teaches you how to do daily meditation)

 

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