Vocations
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Spirit of Eternal Love, it is You who open the heart and
mind to the divine call. Inspire those You are
calling to religious life to respond with open and generous
hearts that a new abundance of holy vocations may show
forth the fidelity of Your love. Amen
Is God calling
you?....
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here for more information.
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Are
you thinking about becoming a Priest?
Answer these questions in your
heart:
1. Do I hear God calling me?
2. Do I have a desire to
serve?
3. Do I feel the Lord's
presence in the Eucharist?
4. Do I have a capacity to
love?
If you have answered
yes to any of
these questions, then God may be
calling you to a life in the
Priesthood.
Unsure that this life
is for you? Give Father Radloff a
call and he can help you with this
exciting decision.
The
Journey to the Priesthood
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Give Father James Radloff a
Call
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Phone Interview
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Pastoral Visit with Father
Radloff
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Initial Interview Form
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Time of Discernment
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Visit with the Bishop
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Visit Seminary
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College Degree in
Philosophy
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Four Years of Theology
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Steps Toward Ordination
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Ordination to Diaconate
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Ordination to Priesthood
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First Mass of Thanksgiving
The journey to the Priesthood is a
process that includes prayer and the
help of many supportive people.
The decision is something that is not
completely made until the time for
ordination draws near. In the
meantime you gain an education that not
only helps you to better understand the
ways of the world, but most especially
the ways of God's Kingdom.
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Questions?
Want to learn more? Call Rev. James A. Radloff, Promoter
of Vocations at 541-388-4004
If you are a
man not afraid to begin this powerful journey, then
contact Fr. Radloff at
frradloff@dioceseofbaker.org.
"Yes, it's
worth it! The journey to the priesthood isn't
easy. But it is worth it, as is anything that you are
willing to work hard to accomplish. But the
difference is that, as you become a priest, you can't help
but realize that God is on your side. The rewards
greatly outweigh any of the struggles on the way."
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The Diocese of Baker needs...YOU ! What are you
waiting for?
Become a Priest TODAY !
On June 19,
1903, Pope Leo XIII appointed Central & Eastern Oregon
as the Diocese of Baker.
The area consists of 66,800 square miles. The
Diocese started with 7 parishes and 13 priests.
Help us keep growing.
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Sisters of Mary of Kakamega
Re-establishing a stronger presence of Religious Sisters in the
diocese is a sign of great hope. The original Sisters who
served here throughout the earlier years of the Diocese did
such great work and it is our hope in moving forward that these
Sisters will now build on that firm foundation. "Siempre Adalante, Nunca Atras"
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Serra
The
global lay apostolate for vocations in the Catholic
Church
Visit
www.serraus.org
the USA Council
of Serra International
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For an increase in vocation to the
Priesthood and Religious Life
from and for our Diocese, we pray to the Lord.
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Prayer for Vocations
O Father, raise up among Christians abundant and
holy vocations to the priesthood, who keep the
faith alive and guard the blessed memory of your
Son Jesus through the preaching of his word and the
administration of the Sacraments, with which you
continually renew your faithful.
Grant us holy ministers of your
altar, who are careful and fervent guardians of the
Eucharist, the sacrament of the supreme gift of
Christ for the redemption of the world.
Call ministers of your mercy, who, through the
sacrament of Reconciliation, spread the joy of your
forgiveness.
Grant, O Father, that the Church may welcome with
joy the numerous inspirations of the Spirit of your
Son and, docile to His teachings, may she care for
vocations to the ministerial priesthood and to the
consecrated life.
Sustain the Bishops,
priests and deacons, consecrated men and women, and
all the baptized in Christ, so that they may
faithfully fulfill their mission at the service of
the Gospel.
This we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Mary, Queen of Apostles, pray for us.
Pope
Benedict XVI, 5 March 2006
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Pope Benedict XVI and St. John Vianney,
Patron Saint of All Priests
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