Feb 11 - 13, 2010 ~ Men's Discernment Weekend Retreat at Theological College in Washington, DC.  Please contact the Office of Vocations for more information.

Feb. 18, Feb. 25, March 4. March 11, March 24 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on all dates.   The Little Sisters of the Poor Lectio Divina open to young people (male and female) ages 17 – 35.  Thursday program begins at 6:00 by serving residents in the dining room, joining them at table and having lectio and Eucharistic Adoration.  Lectio Divina is a traditional practice of prayer with sacred scripture.  Please contact Sr. Joseph Marie at 804-873-3363 or email vocrichmond@littlesistersofthepoor.org to RSVP or for more information.

March 5 – 7, 2010 ~ Women’s Come and See Vocation Retreat with Daughters of Charity in Emmitsburg, MD.  Open to all Catholic women 18 – 35 interested in spending time in prayer and reflection to discover God’s call in their lives.   Please contact Sr. Nancy Murphy, at 410-646-2074 or email at dcvoc@doc.org or visit www.daughtersofcharity.org

February 20 - 21, 2010 ~ Women’s Come and See Vocation Retreat Weekend: Exploring Religious Life hosted by The Sisters of Bon Secours.  For single, Catholic women. Also weekends of: June 26-27, 2010 and October 23-24, 2010.  At Bon Secours Provincial House, Marriottsville, Maryland (Near Baltimore) Registration deadline is February 12.  Contact Sr. Pat Dowling, CBS, Vocation Director at (877)-742-0277or email: CBSVocations@bshsi.org or visit their website: www.bonsecoursvocations.org

Feb. 20, 2010 ~ Ordination of Eric Ayers as Transitional Deacon at Church of the Incarnation Parish, Charlottesville. 5:30 PM.

Feb. 21, 2010 ~ Ordination of Brian Capuano as Transitional Deacon at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Richmond. 11:15 AM.

Feb 24 - 26, 2010 ~ Men's Discernment Weekend Retreat at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, MD.  Please contact the Office of Vocations for more information.

March 27, 2010 ~ Blessing of the Runners Pre-Race Worship Service and Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K Race Want to start this year’s Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k Race with a little Divine Assistance?  If so, please join us for an ecumenical worship service and Blessing of the Runners which will take place at 7:30 AM on race day.  This brief worship service will take place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, which faces Monroe Park - just steps away from the starting line for the 10K race. All are invited to attend! For more information, contact the Office of Vocations at 359-5661. This may be your one chance to wear your running shoes and shorts to church!

April 9 - 10, 2010 ~ 25 Hours of Silence Adult Retreat at Roslyn Retreat Center, Richmond, VA.  In the midst of our busy, noisy, crazy lives, it is sometimes difficult to hear the voice of God, and it is often difficult to listen to our own heart. If you feel called to listen more attentively to Christ, then this is the retreat for you! Join us for our SILENT RETREAT at the Roslyn Retreat Center. Participants are asked to shut off all of their cell phones, iPods and computers. They are asked to refrain from talking. They will be asked to create an interior and exterior silence, so that they can listen to the voice of the Lord in new ways. The retreat will be led by Fr. Michael Renninger and other priests of the Diocese of Richmond. For more information, contact the Office of Vocations.  Space is limited - sign up soon!  Friday, April 9 (6:30 PM) to Saturday, April 10, 2010 (8:30 PM).  Fee. 

June 5, 2010 ~ Ordination of Jonathan Goertz and David Stanfill to the Priesthood
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond 10:30 a.m.  All are welcome. 

June 25 - 27, 2010 ~ Youth Retreat for High School Guys - (Rising 10th grade thru graduating 12th grade): 
This retreat is not just for those who have thought about a vocation of priestly service in the Church. It is for every high school guy who wants to grow in his relationship with Christ. It is for every young man who wants God to guide him as he follows Christ into the future.  Retreat sessions will focus on living what we pray and experiencing God in Prayer, Word and Sacrament, the Church, and Relationships.  The retreat will be held at Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center.  Please Join Us.   ***SAVE THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW***

June 26 - 27, 2010 ~ Women’s Come and See Vocation Retreat Weekend: Exploring Religious Life hosted by The Sisters of Bon Secours.  For single, Catholic women. Also weekend of: October 23-24, 2010.  At Bon Secours Provincial House, Marriottsville, Maryland (Near Baltimore) Registration deadline is June 18.  Contact Sr. Pat Dowling, CBS, Vocation Director at (877)-742-0277or email: CBSVocations@bshsi.org or visit their website: www.bonsecoursvocations.org

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. 

 

Class of 2008 - Seminarian
Mr. Leonard Andrie began seminary formation for our Diocese in the fall of 2008.