As the summer ramps up and we spend time with family and friends or perhaps even travel, several of our seminarians spend a portion of their time in a new community as well.
“Our diocese desires to cultivate and support the discernment of consecrated life for young women,” said Sr. Sherly Vazhappilly, Associate Director for Vocations.
Today we learn about Father Patrick Rebel, who was on ordained on May 18, 1985. He currently serves as pastor at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Spring Hill.
All are invited to participate in the Abundance Holy Hour for Vocations on February 26, 2025, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle at 6:30pm. Young adults are also welcome to join for a social gathering afterward.
Focus 11, a four-day event put on by the Office of Vocations from December 3-6, 2024 at Saint Leo University, helps to encourage young people to consider God’s plans for their lives.
Greeted by smiles and Jesus in the Eucharist, over 700 faithful from 38 of our diocesan parishes accepted the invitation to pray at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Land O’ Lakes.
We were delighted to mark the start of the new academic year with a significant event on Monday, September 16, 2024, at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary (SVDP).
Three Diocese of St. Petersburg seminarians participated in a mission trip to the Dominican Republic recently: Louis Candelaria, Matthew Fulton and Michael Santos.