Vocations

The deep Catholic faith of the St. Michael community shines through in its vocations to priesthood and religious life. Since in 1856:

• 31 local men have been ordained to the priesthood
• 5 more men have become religious brothers
• 92 women have become religious sisters (including 54 School Sisters of Notre Dame)

The vast majority of these vocations were between the 1870s and 1960s; the last two decades have seen a resurgence, however, thanks to the witness of faith-filled priests, strong formation, and Youth Ministry centered on the sacraments and a personal relationship with Christ.

Since 1995, five local men have been ordained to the priesthood (four in the past seven years) and three to the permanent diaconate; additionally, three young women have become religious sisters. The faith of our forefathers continues to bear fruit 165 years later, and we are blessed to build upon this heritage.

These men are currently discerning priesthood or the diaconate at Saint Paul Seminary—please pray for them: