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BISHOP DILORENZO NAMES NEW VOCATION DIRECTOR FOR DIOCESE OF RICHMOND

Bishop Francis DiLorenzo has named Fr. Michael Boehling to serve as the new Vicar for Vocations for the Diocese of Richmond. Please join the Office of Vocations in welcoming Fr. Boehling!

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You will find:

Seminarian and Priest Conversations, Discussions, and Interviews
Diaconate Ordination - available on YouTube
Links to Facebook, MySpace, and more
Now available - en español

Fr. John David Ramsey Ordained to Priesthood on January 16, 2010

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Fr. David Cupps Ordained to Priesthood on May 30, 2009

Fr. David Cupps Ordained to Priesthood on May 30, 2009
Pictured from left to right are Fr. Michael Renninger, Fr. David Cupps, and Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo

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Wonderful Homilies from Fr. David Cupps Ordination Weekend

At the Foot of the Altar Fr. Michael Renninger's Homily for the Ordination to the Priesthood of Fr. David Cupps
Evening Vespers Homily Rev. Msgr. Thomas Shreve's Homily for the Ordination to the Priesthood of Fr. David Cupps

Rev. Mr. Eric Ayers (L) and Rev. Mr. Brian Capuano (R) are Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
the Weekend of February 20, 2010

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Click here to view pictures of Rev. Mr. Brian Capuano's diaconate ordination

Rev. Mr. John David Ramsey is Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
St. Theresa Church in Farmville, Virginia
July 18, 2009

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Rite of Candidacy - December 21, 2008
Pictured from left to right are Fr. Michael Renninger, Seminarian Jonathan Goertz, Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo, Seminarian John David Ramsey and Seminarian David Stanfill

Upcoming Vocation Events

August 9 - 12, 2010 ~ Gathering with the Seminarians
Each year, the seminarians of the Diocese gather at Sandbridge for a time of prayer, reflections, and relaxation. We are joined by men who are discerning a possible call to priesthood or religious life. If you would like to join us for part or all of this gathering, contact Fr. Michael at the Vocations Office.

October 23 - 24, 2010 ~ Women’s Come and See Vocation Retreat Weekend: Exploring Religious Life hosted by The Sisters of Bon Secours. For single, Catholic women. At Bon Secours Provincial House, Marriottsville, Maryland (Near Baltimore) Registration deadline is October 15. Contact Sr. Pat Dowling, CBS, Vocation Director at (877)-742-0277or email: CBSVocations@bshsi.org or visit their website: www.bonsecoursvocations.org

November 5 - 7, 2010 ~ Men's Retreat
This retreat is open to single men ages 18 - 39 years old. A team of priests and seminarians will lead reflections on how we can hear God's call in our lives through Scripture, prayer, sacraments and service. Please join us for a weekend of fellowship. For more information, contact the Office of Vocations at 804-359-5661 or amcnulty@richmonddiocese.org.

January 9 - 15 , 2011 ~ Vocation Awareness Week

June 18, 2011 ~ Ordination to the Priesthood
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.

Every 3rd Saturday ~ The Little Sisters of the Poor Hospitality Club – Meets every 3rd Saturday ongoing from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is open to all females ages 12 and up to experience the joy and happiness of helping the elderly as a volunteer. Please contact Sr. Joseph Marie at 804-873-3363 or email vocrichmond@littlesistersofthepoor.org for more information.

Prayer for Vocations ~ Check out our Prayer for Vocations. Available in both English and Spanish text.

Seminarian Gathering at Sandbridge - 2009
The seminarians of the Diocese of Richmond
gather together at the end of their summer parish assignments
for a time of prayer, reflection, and relaxation.

Class of 2009 - Two New Seminarians
Introducing Mr. Matt Kiehl and Mr. Danny Cogut
These gentlemen began seminary formation for our Diocese in August of 2009.

Recently Ordained

Ordained to Priesthood on June 5, 2010:

Rev. Jonathan Goertz
     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. David Stanfill
     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Ordained to Priesthood on January 16, 2010:

Rev. John David Ramsey
     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Ordained to Priesthood on May 30, 2009:

Rev. David Cupps
     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on February 20, 2010:

Rev. Mr. Eric Ayers
     Church of the Incarnation Parish,
     Charlotteville, VA

Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on February 21, 2010:

Rev. Mr. Brian Capuano
    Our Lady of Lourdes Parish,
     Richmond, VA

Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on July 18, 2009:

Rev. Mr. John David Ramsey
     St. Theresa Parish,
     Farmville, VA

Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on April 18, 2009:

Rev. Mr. Jonathan Goertz
     St. Joan of Arc Parish,
     Yorktown, VA

             Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on March 14, 2009:

Rev. Mr. David Stanfill
     Church of the Transfiguration Parish,
     Fincastle, VA

            Ordained to the Priesthood on June 2, 2007:

Rev. W. Daniel Beeman
     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Kevin Lee Segerblom
     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Ordained to the Priesthood on June 10, 2006:

Rev. Michael Boehling
     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Robert Cole
     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Tony Marques
     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Timothy Kuhneman
     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

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