Young men today may not even consider a priestly vocation. Philadelphia Priest Call will try to change that. Philadelphia Priest Call will consist of both grass roots and media efforts. In an effort to reach as many men as possible, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will air television and radio messages that promote priestly vocations and will publish advertisements in major Philadelphia area newspapers as well as college newspapers. Billboards throughout the five-county area of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are in place and there is also an emphasis on the internet.
Many people think that identifying prospective vocations is solely the job of the priest.
This is simply not true. In August and September 2001 parishioners will be invited to identify any men they think might be called to the priesthood. This will take place on November 3, 2001. At approximately the same time, seminarians and priests will share the story of their vocation with parishioners.