The Mystery of the Call
God calls all of us to a vocation, whether that is a deacon, religious brother, religious sister, or priest each call is unique and mysterious. The stories below prove that God calls us, sometimes when we least expect it, and at anytime. We encourage you to read the stories below and see how the individuals recognized their calling and how they live out that calling each day. As complete each story ask yourself the following question:
Are their signs in my life that God is calling me to a Church vocation? if so What are they?
Click on the pictures below to learn about all our stories.
Rev. Dennis M. Perkins
Age entered the Seminary: 24
Age ordained: 29
Date Ordained: 5/27/95
Rev. Leszek Janik
Age entered the Seminary: 20
Age ordained: 25
Date Ordained: 5/30/92
Rev. Michael Phillippino
Age entered the Seminary: 33
Age ordained: 37
Date Ordained: 5/26/90
Rev. Robert B. Lynch
Age entered the Seminary: 26
Age ordained: 30
Date Ordained: 2/2/60
Sister Mary Barbara Hobbs
Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Age Entered Novitiate: 19
Age of Final Profession: 25
Sister M. Katherine Gruber
Sister of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church
Age Entered Novitiate: 29
Age of Final Profession: 35
