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    • Vocation Stories - "Called to Serve"

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      • Fr. Daniele Muscolino
        Fr. Daniele Muscolino
        Director of Vocations
        705-495-1501
        d.muscolinossmd.ca

    • FOR MORE ANSWERS AND INFORMATION VISIT THE VOCATIONS OFFICE OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT www.beapriest.ca


       

      How do I know God is calling me?

      If you have ever thought about being a priest, these qualities may be clues to a future priestly vocation:

      young-man-praying-with-bible-web1. God has placed in your heart a desire to be a priest.

      If Jesus has placed a desire in your heart for priesthood, no matter what your age, don’t ignore it.  Talk to a priest you admire about how you feel.
       

      2. You have a deep love for Christ and His Church.

      A priest functions in persona Christi capitas—in the person of Christ, head of the Church.  Thus a man who wants to be a priest must love Jesus Christ above all else.  And like Jesus, he should have a deep love for the Church, the Bride of Christ.  In general, a man who wants to be a priest will find himself drawn to Church teachings and “all things Catholic.”
       

      3. Other people have mentioned that you would be a good priest.

      Often other people will notice a “priest’s heart” in a young man and say to him, “Have you ever thought about being a priest?  I think you’d make a good one.”  In fact, many men report that they grew tired of people making such comments—but that the encouragement eventually led them to seminary!
       

      4. You desire to live a life of virtue and prayer.

      Pope Benedict recently spoke about what people expect of their priests.  To paraphrase, he said that people do not expect priests to be experts in anything but the spiritual life. Thus, a good candidate for priesthood attends Mass, prays frequently, receives the sacrament of Confession, serves others, and strives to grow spiritually.
       

      5. You want to help others grow closer to Christ.

      A priest brings Jesus to people and people to Jesus.  For this reason, a man who wants to be a priest must have a deep concern for the people of God.  He wants to help them grow in holiness; he wants to teach them the truths of the faith; he wants to minster to them during the trials of life.  The vocation of priesthood is about leading others to heaven.

      If you’ve thought about the possibility of priesthood, but don’t yet have all these signs and qualities, don’t despair!  All people must strive for holiness.  And future priests go through a long and intensive formation period, precisely to help them grow in virtue and be effective in their ministry.
       

      If you’re interested in priesthood, talk to the Vocation Director about the signs above.  He can help you further discern your vocation.  And remember—true happiness and peace depend on following God’s perfect will for your life.  If God wants you to be a priest, trust in his grace to lead you.



    • For more information about becoming a Priest, or to chat, ask questions or talk about it with someone, please contact:

      Fr. Daniele Muscolino
      Director of Vocations

      Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie
      895 Memorial Drive
      North Bay, Ontario
      P1A 1X9

      Phone:  705-495-1501
      Email:  d.muscolino@ssmd.ca


      For more resources and information check out our website for the Vocations Office for the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie at:
      www.beapriest.ca

       

    • Vocation News

      • Meet our New Bishop on the new episode of 'Called to Serve'
        October 31
        Meet our New Bishop on the new episode of 'Called to Serve'
        In this episode, we profile Bishop Dowd, who tells us about his upbringing, his own call to the priesthood, his life as a Bishop, the blessings and challenges of ministry - and what he is looking forward to as Bishop of Sault Ste. Marie.
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      • New Episode of 'Called to Serve' profiles Sr. Costanza Romano, c.s.j.
        September 21
        New Episode of 'Called to Serve' profiles Sr. Costanza Romano, c.s.j.
        In this episode, we profile Sister Costanza Romano, a sister with the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Sr. Costanza shares her own journey of hearing the Lord call her to serve as a Sister, explains the promises she made of poverty, chastity and obedience, and talks about the beautiful history of the Sisters of St. Joseph who have served the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie since 1936.
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      • Ordination of Mr. Chadwick Franklin to the Transitional Diaconate
        August 13
        Ordination of Mr. Chadwick Franklin to the Transitional Diaconate
        In a spirit of joy-filled thanksgiving, the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie announces the Ordination of Mr. Chadwick Franklin to the Transitional Diaconate. The Sacrament of Holy Orders of a Deacon will be celebrated by The Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse at Christ the King Church, Sudbury on Friday, August 14. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, attendance at the ordination, for both clergy and laity, will be by invitation only. ...
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      • New Episode of 'Called to Serve' profiles Fr. Pat Woods
        July 13
        New Episode of 'Called to Serve' profiles Fr. Pat Woods
        In this episode, we profile Fr. Pat Woods, a priest of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, and Pastor of St. Jerome's Church in Sault Ste. Marie. Fr. Pat shares his emotional journey of his life's struggles and setbacks, even on the brink of losing his life, and how God powerfully intervened to help him discover that he had more to offer in this world.
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      • New Episode of 'Called to Serve' profiles Fr. Larry Rymes
        June 17
        New Episode of 'Called to Serve' profiles Fr. Larry Rymes
        In this episode, we profile Fr. Larry Rymes, a priest of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, and Pastor of the Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Hope & St. Anthony in Sudbury, Ontario. Fr. Larry shares how he didn't find fulfillment in his own plans for life, the joy he's found in the priesthood, and what he's looking forward to as churches begin to re-open across the Province of Ontario.
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      • New Series 'Called to Serve' highlights Vocation Stories
        June 4
        New Series 'Called to Serve' highlights Vocation Stories
        In this new series "Called to Serve" we profile various people who God has called to serve the Church in many different ways - Deacons, Priests, Bishops, Religious Sisters and Brothers and Lay Men & Women. In each episode, we highlight the journey of what it's like to be called by God, and discover the grace God grants to those He calls.
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