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There are many opportunities to create a "culture of vocation" in our homes and churches...
Ordination to the Diaconate -- Saturday, May 21
Bishop David Ricken ordained seminarians Ryan Krueger and BJ Van Dynhoven to the diaconate on Saturday, May 21, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay.
Click here to see diaconate ordination photos from The Compass
Click here to read more about Deacon Ryan Krueger
Click here to read more about Deacon BJ Van Dynhoven
Ordination to the Priesthood -- Saturday, June 25
Bishop David Ricken will ordain Deacons William Brunner and Luke Ferris to the priesthood at 10 a.m. Saturday June 25, 2011, in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, 140 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay.
Read more about Deacon William Brunner
Read more about Deacon Luke Ferris
Stories and photos from The Compass on ordinations last June of Frs. José Castañeda and Dan Viertel to the priesthood
Project Andrew Dinners with Bishop Ricken
 Bishop David Ricken invites young men to share a dinner with him and several priests in order for young men to learn more about the vocation to priesthood. This opportunity to listen and ask questions is for young men who are high school juniors or seniors, college students, and those older who are willing to look at how God is calling them in life. The Project Andrew Dinners will be held at Bishop Ricken's house in Green Bay.
To Register: Contact your priest or parish director, or
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Fr. Schuster and Fr. Quinn or call them at (920) 272-8293 or 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8293 (from 920 and 715 area codes)
 Catholic Youth Expeditions (CYE) -- Camp! Hike! Pray!
Catholic Youth Expeditions has scheduled several activities for students and young adults:
Spring Expedition
Young Adult Triduum Expedition (Holy Week) April 5-8
In preparation for the Resurrection of Christ, spend some time in community with other young adults in the beautiful outdoors in Door County. We will camp, pray, and hike and you can be home in time to see family or friends on Easter Sunday! (Thurs-Sun)
For more info, or to register, go to the CYE website.
CYE Basecamp is open each night from 6 to 11 p.m. Basecamp is located in Appleton at 1000 West Wisconsin Avenue (Hwy 96). Stop by for a cup of coffee and good conversation.
Please pray for this apostolate as it continues to grow and develop. CYE is operating from St. Joseph Formation Center in Door County.
Project Elizabeth Dinner for Young Women
 Bishop David Ricken invites young women to share a dinner with him and religious sisters from our area in order for young women to learn more about the vocation to consecrated religious life for women. This opportunity to listen and ask questions is for young women who are high school juniors or seniors, college students, and those older who are willing to look at how God is calling them in life. Sisters from the Diocese are encouraged to invite young women, and to come with them!
For more info contact:
Fr. Schuster
(920) 272-8293 or 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8293
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Franciscan Vocations Discernment Retreats for Young Adult Single Women
 The "Called To Be" retreat for young adult single women, age 18-35, is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in Manitowoc. The weekends begin on Friday at 7 p.m. and end on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $25.
Next Weekend: Feb. 17-19, 2012
Upcoming Weekends:
May 18-20, 2012
For more on retreats, contact: Sr. Mary Ann Spanjers, OSF by email or call 920-682-7728
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Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)
 This weekend experience is designed for youth and young adults who are high school juniors or older. Participants spend time listening, laughing, singing, reflecting, praying, and discussing their lives and heir relationships with God and others. It is an experience of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ: his life, death and resurrection! The days have us praying many of the beautiful prayers of the Church. Join us!
March 23-25, 2012
Oct 26-28, 2012
December 28-30, 2012
Applications are available from the Anchor Of Hope TEC website
Seminary Visit Weekends
Young men are invited to check out what the seminary is like.
Vianney Visit to College Seminary (St. John Vianney Seminary) at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.
This trip is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as college freshmen and sophomores. Trip leaves the Green Bay area on Thursday morning, and returns on Saturday late afternoon.
Contact for seminary visit:
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Fr. Schuster & Fr. Quinn or call them at (920) 272-8293 or 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8293 (from 920 and 715 area codes)
Vocations Calendar
2012
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