The Archdiocese of Louisville Vocation Office

Welcome!

Rev. William Bowling Vocation Director

Since Jesus first called the fisherman Simon Peter to become Peter the Apostle, the “fisher of men”, Jesus has continued to call men and women to join him in the proclamation of his Good News. They have wondered about how the call comes to them. Sometimes the call is a persistent thought that will not go away. Sometimes the call is a repeated invitation, by fellow parishioners, family, and friends, who see the gift of ministry in you. Sometimes it is a surprise, like when Jesus appeared to Paul on the road to Damascus. God continues the call to ministry – men and women of faith from every culture, education level, economic level, interests, and personality type. Could God be calling you to ministry in his church?

This question isn’t easily answered. However, you aren’t alone in this. Others have similar questions regarding God’s call. In the Archdiocese of Louisville there are a number of ways to find your answers.

Be not afraid! When Jesus calls you, he always gives you what you need to complete the call. You are being called to answer your questions, to look deeper within yourself, to listen to the Holy Spirit speaking to you, to give yourself in sacrifice and service, to become more like Jesus.

“I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have… For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self control.”
1 Tim 1:6-7

More Information

Please click on the links below to access more information about our office and about vocations in general.

CLICK HERE to view the publication
"Priesthood and Vocations: A Call for Renewal - 2006"

PURPOSE

1. Fostering a sense of religious vocation among the people of our archdiocese through prayer, catechesis and support in collaboration with our religious communities and laity;
2. Actively supporting men who are discerning a call to priesthood and providing adequate screening of candidates desiring to enter into formation for the diocesan priesthood;
3. Coordinating the formation of candidates for priesthood in our archdiocese;
4. Coordinating the formation of archdiocesan priests in their first five years of priesthood.

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