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There are many opportunities to create a "culture of vocation" in our homes and churches...


Ordination to the Priesthood and the Transitional Diaconate | Saturday, June 1, 2013

10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013, in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, 140 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay. (CLICK HERE | Map/directions)



Project Andrew Dinners with Bishop Ricken

Bishop Ricken with crozierBishop David Ricken invites young men to share a dinner with him and several priests so they can 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. Project Andrew Dinners are at Bishop Ricken's house in Green Bay.

Next Project Andrew Dinner: Monday, September 2, 2013

To Register: Contact your priest or pastoral leader, or Fr. Schuster and Fr. Quinn by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone: (920) 272-8293 or 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8293 (from 920 and 715 area codes)




Catholic Youth Expeditions

logo_cyeCatholic Youth Expeditions are scheduled throughout the year. from the CYE website.

CLICK HERE | Go to the CYE website

CLICK HERE | CYE Registration Forms




Project Elizabeth Dinner for Young Women

VisitationBishop David Ricken invites young women to share a dinner with him and religious sisters from our area and learn more about the vocation to consecrated religious life for women. This opportunity to listen and ask questions is for high school juniors or seniors, college students, and older, willing to look at how God is calling them. Sisters from the Diocese are encouraged to invite young women, and to come with them!

Next Project Elizabeth Dinner: Check Here for Details

For More Information Contact:

Fr. Schuster: (920) 272-8293 or 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8293, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it




Franciscan Vocations Discernment Retreats for Young Adult Single Women

womens-discernmentThe "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: May 17-18, 2013

For More Information Contact:

Sr. Mary Ann Spanjers, OSF, by email or call/text (920) 973-9903
CLICK HERE to go to the Franciscan Sisters' Discernment Retreats web page




Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross at Bay Settlement

Cross-Word-EucharistSingle women are always welcome to inquire.

 Come tour our Motherhouse where our 130-year history is preserved and cherished.

 Meet our Sisters who love serving the Church and its people in the name of Jesus and    St. Francis of Assisi.

 Experience our daily joy-filled life of communal prayer and service to the marginalized.

Contact Sr. Laura Zelten, OSF, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (920) 468-4737 or (920) 288-0237 for a visit.

We're always present online at our vocations blog. We invite you to receive our weekly reflection on the Sunday readings. They're sent each Friday via email. CLICK HERE to sign up today!




Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)

tec-logoWeekend for youth and young adults, high school juniors or older. Participants listen, laugh, sing, reflect, pray, and discuss their lives and relationship with God and others. It is an experience of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ: his life, death and resurrection! Join us!

October 25-27, 2013 -- Quad Parish Youth Center, Green Bay

December 27-29, 2013 -- Quad Parish Youth Center, Green Bay

CLICK HERE to go to the Anchor Of Hope TEC website for applications




Seminary Visit Weekends

Young men are invited to see what the seminary is like.

sjv_logoVianney Visit to College Seminary (St. John Vianney Seminary) at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Trip is open to high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen and sophomores. Trip leaves Green Bay Thursday morning and returns late Saturday afternoon.

For More Information

Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Fr. Schuster & Fr. Quinn or call them at (920) 272-8293 or 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8293 (from 920 and 715 area codes)