Priesthood Discernment Group for males 18 or older. Call Father Daniel Greenleaf at 877-0953. Please call Sister Theresa Conlogue at 623-4033. Often, Catholics follow a calling to join religious communities, such as sisters or brothers, and take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to help them become completely devoted to God and their ministries. A special vocation to lead the community calls those who choose to be bishops, priests and deacons.
Bishops are the chief teachers of the faith.
Diocesan priests serve as pastors of parishes, educators and counselors while priests who belong to religious communities may be assigned to duties within a particular ministry. Deacons assist pastors by leading celebrations of Baptism and Marriage, preaching at Mass and helping with other parish duties. Deacons, however, may marry and have families. Priesthood Discernment Group for males 18 or older. Daniel Greenleaf at 877-0953.