HOLY ORDERS & RELIGIOUS LIFE

Since the time of the Apostles, Christ has personally called forth some men and women to dedicate their lives to ministering to the People of God in a life of service by becoming a priest or a religious sister/brother. The call to the vocation of religious life can be a difficult one to discern, but can be one of the most fulfilling choices that a person can make.

Do you feel that God is calling you to a vocation in the Catholic priesthood or religious life? Contact Us to find out more or to have a personal conversation with Fr. Gary.

Diocese of Madison - Is He Calling You?

​We are all called to be members of the Catholic faith community in different ways. Some of us serve the church as laypeople with a mission to live our the Gospel of Jesus through our daily actions as members of our communities and some take the next step to become ordained as members of their Diocese.

To find out more about discerning into the Catholic faith as a member of the priesthood, take a moment to watch the short video to the left. To learn more about the process in the Diocese of Madison, click here.

I Will Follow - Two Catholic Priests' Vocation Stories

​Is God calling me to a religious life?
Am I supposed to live a different story?
Do I know what God has planned for me? 

Discerning the call is not easy and we all navigate the world in different ways. God is calling you to be a part of the mission of Jesus. How will I serve the Lord? What is my true mission? 

For two different perspectives on discerning into the priesthood, take a moment to watch the short video to the right.

Discerning God's Plan
​For Your Life

For a perspective about joining a religious order, take a peak at the video to the left. This is a great reminder that there isn't always one clear path, but that God wants you to end up where you are supposed to be.

"Are you living for yourself, or, are you living for Christ?"