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Our future men in black

Is there a seminarian near you this summer?
 
 

Behind the Collar
An inside look at life as a priest

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News from the Office of Vocations


 

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

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


Click here to view pictures of Fr. Cupps' ordination

 

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 

July 18, 2009 ~ Ordination of John David Ramsey as Transitional Deacon
St. Theresa Parish, Farmville - 5:30 p.m. 

August 10- 13, 2009 ~ 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 30 - November 1, 2009 ~ Women’s Discernment Weekend: Sisters of Bon Secours - Marriottsville, Maryland will host a weekend retreat for single Catholic women exploring religious life.  For more information please contact: Sr. Pat Dowling, CBS, Vocation Director at 877-742-0277 or visit www.bonsecoursvocations.org

 

January 16, 2010 ~ Ordination to the Priesthood
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond 10:30 a.m.  All are welcome. 


June 5, 2010 ~ Ordination to the Priesthood
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond 10:00 a.m.  All are welcome. 

 

June 25 - 27, 2010 ~ Youth Retreat for High School Guys - (Rising 10th grade thru graduating 12th grade):  ***SAVE THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW***

         


Seminarian Gathering at Sandbridge - 2008
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 2008 - Seminarian
Introducing
Mr. Leonard Andrie who began seminary formation for our Diocese in the fall of 2008. 
 


Class of 2007 - Two Seminarians
Two new seminarians began seminary formation for our Diocese in the fall of 2007. 
Pictured from left to right are Mr. Edgar Madarang and Mr. Gino Rossi.

    

 
Class of 2006 -  Seminarians
 
Seven new seminarians began seminary formation for our Diocese in Fall 2006.  Pictured from left to right in the back row are: Mr. Chris Hess, Mr. Sean Prince, Mr. David Stanfill, and Mr. Kevin McArdle. Pictured from left to right in the front row are: Mr. Cole Kracke, Mr. Scott Sartini, and Mr. Joe Goldsmith.

       Recently Ordained
                                                 

Ordained to Priesthood on May 30, 2009:         

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