Office of Vocations
Diocese of Providence

On Good Shepherd Sunday--April 22, 2018--the Church prays for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Support vocations by offering a prayer for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.

On Monday, March 26, Bishop Tobin celebrated the annual Chrism Mass at which the sacred oils--including the Sacred Chrism used in the ordination of priests--that will be used in the Diocese are consecrated and the priests renew the promises made at ordination. Click for Bishop Tobin's homily.

Fr. John Kiley reflects on his own vocation and the encouragement he received as he invites others to support seminarian education and encourage men to discern a vocation to the priesthood. Please click for the full article.

Quo Vadis is Latin for “Where are you going?” Legend tells us that St. Peter asked Jesus this question on the outskirts of Rome. And we know where Jesus went in response to His Father’s will. Quo Vadis is a camp for Catholic high school boys (from those entering ninth grade to those having just completed their senior grade year) to deepen their faith, learn about vocations, and better discern God’s call in their lives. It is a time of recreation, fellowship, and prayer. See the Quo Vadis 2018 under the Events tab page for more information and to register.

On June 3, 2017, Bishop Thomas Tobin ordained Rev. Jean Joseph Brice, Rev. Stephen Battey, and Rev. Brian Morris to the priesthood of Jesus Christ. Click the thumbnail for Bishop Tobin's homily.