The Lord is calling out to each and every soul, and He is saying, “Come to me!”
He has a plan for your life that will bring lasting peace. He desires to draw you into His love, beginning now and lasting into eternity!
How can we know He is calling? How can we hear His voice?
His call begins with the call to holiness – that is a call you can count on. Within that call to holiness, He has a particular call to serve others.
At the Office of Vocations, we are happy to support you in your discernment of your vocation in any way that we can. Know that you are not alone!
As you pray and discern your vocation, we invite you to attend an event, meet our current seminarians, use our resources, and reach out to your parish priest for support. Be assured of our prayers for you as you pursue God’s will in your life.
For more information on discerning your vocation, please contact us at the following:
Rev. John C. Maria
Director, Office of Vocations
[email protected]
P.O. Box F, Allentown, PA 18105
610-437-0755
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Discernment Events in 2025-2026!
Come and See Day of Discernment
The Diocese of Allentown is sponsoring a Day of Discernment at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary on Sunday, November 16. This event is for young men in grades 9-12. For all the details, please click here!
Quo Vadis and Fiat Days
Each summer the Diocese of Allentown sponsors discernment camps for high school age youth: Quo Vadis for young men, and Fiat Days for young women. Stay tuned for details of our camps for 2026!
Men's Discernment Groups
From time to time, the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena hosts gatherings for men with questions about the priesthood and discerning a vocation. The next scheduled meeting will be posted here. In the meantime, you can contact Fr. Aaron Scheidel at [email protected] with any questions. And of course, Director of Vocations, Fr. John Maria, is always available to help: [email protected].
