Holy Orders
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Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. (Catechism 1536)
Discerning the consecrated life of priesthood or religious sister is an important step in those feeling a call to be a priest or religious. To discuss a possible vocation to priesthood, diaconate or religious life, please call Fr. Del Staigers (513-688-3144) or Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer (Archdiocesan Vocation Director, 513-421-3131).
AOC Vocations Office Webpage
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ARCHDIOCESAN PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Almighty Father, you have created us for some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path you have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.” Make our archdiocese, parishes, homes and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations. May our young people respond to Your call with courage and zeal. Stir among our men a desire and the strength to be good and holy priests. Bless us with consecrated religious and those called to a chaste single life, permanent deacons, and faithful husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His Church. We commend our prayer for vocations to You, Father, through the intercession of Mary our Mother, in the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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