What is a vocation?

A vocation is a call from God to share in His mission in the world. Everyone has a vocation. Sometimes this concept is referred to as “the universal call to holiness,” meaning that all people, everywhere, regardless of the vocation to which God calls them, are all called to be holy. It is in answering this call that we find joy.

There are a variety of paths to achieve this holiness. This section of the website is concerned specifically with the vocations of the priesthood and religious life, though many of the same tools of discernment will also apply to the discernment of other vocations including Holy Matrimony. It is important that all of us learn to listen to the voice of God and seek to follow his will.

 

upcoming events

 

Sundays with the Sisters

The Sundays with the Sisters Rejoice Tour 2023 is a chance to witness the joy of these religious sisters. An initiative for the year of preparation for our diocesan jubilee in 2024, the tour will showcase the religious women of our diocese who, like Mary, rejoice in the Lord by their daily surrender.

The tour features events at a different convent each month, bringing together sisters and lay women for prayer and community. Open to single women ages 18 - 50, come experience the joy of the religious sisters in our diocese and learn more about their life and work. All events are from 2 - 5 p.m. No registration is needed, simply RSVP to vocations@arlingtondiocese.org the Monday prior to the gathering(s) you wish to attend.

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January 28th - FIAT Day of Recollection

 

February 4th - St. Therese Vocation Society Morning of Reflection 

 

February 11th - Quo Vadis Seminary Visit

 

February 24-26 - Men’s Yearly Discernment Retreat

 

June 16-18th - Women’s Yearly Discernment Retreat

For more resources or information on vocations, check out the diocesan webpage for vocations.