Vocations

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The word, “vocation” is derived from the Latin word, “vocare”, which means “to call” or “a call that I hear”.

Vocation is a complex reality which affects the nitty-gritty of our entire lives and is composed of three intricately related aspects:

  • who the Lord calls us to be (our self-identity)
  • how the Lord calls us to become our unique selves (vocational lifestyle)
  • what the Lord calls us to do for God and others (our mission or ministry)
    Discerning Vocations, Coombs and Nemeck

We have tried to capture this big understanding of the mystery of “vocation” in our Archdiocesan DVD publication, “How is God Calling You?” which can be viewed on YouTube. Part A  Part B

After viewing the videos, these questions (PDF) are great for reflection and discussion. 

Here’s What’s New!

Hike and Pray

Last updated on May 14, 2012
June 15-16, 2012   A 24 HourDiscernment Walkon Religious Life & Priesthood, from Bellevue to the St Laurent Shrine (Only 18km) Join us on this 24 hour retreat/pilgrimage for men & women (18-35 yrs) curious about a vocation to religious life or priesthood. Walk, talk and pray with Read More
June 15, 2012

Archbishop Bohan's Letter on the Pastoral Initiative for Life and Family

Last updated on May 2, 2012
Read the Archbishop's letter about the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops initiative to make the family a major focus of our future pastoral efforts. Read Archbishop Bohan's Letter on the Family Life Initiative He is also encouraging parish councils in the Archdiocese to hold three workshops in the coming year. Read More

Homily by Pope Benedict XVI on Holy Thursday, 2012 on the Priesthood

Last updated on April 20, 2012
In Italian: (1) audio (MP3 file) Vatican Radio report including excerpts from the Pope`s actual oral homily, about 5 minutes. (Listen at the bottom of this post). Read More

Letter from the Vatican on World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Last updated on April 18, 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The 49th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which will be celebrated on 29 April 2012, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, prompts us to meditate on the theme: Vocations, the Gift of the Love of God. Read More

Seminarian Instituted as Lector in Moose Jaw

Last updated on April 11, 2012
Seminarian James Zick was instituted to the ministry of lector by his Grace, Archbishop Daniel Bohan, November 7th at St. Joseph’s Parish in Moose Jaw where Zick is currently on internship. A Regina native, Zick is in his fourth year of studies at St. Joseph’s seminary in Edmonton.  Prior to entering the seminary he completed his Bachelor of Arts in history at the University of Regina.   Read More

Beatification of SCSL Foundress

Last updated on April 10, 2012
By Sister Ria Gerritsen, Calgary, of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Louis Read More

“Building a Culture of Life and Family in Canada”

Last updated on March 28, 2012
(CCCB – Ottawa)… The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has added a new section to its website to assist dioceses, parishes, movements and associations in a national initiative for “Building a Culture of Life and Family in Canada”. Read More

Thoughts from a Seminarian

Last updated on August 8, 2011
I entered the seminary 3 years ago and since then I understand more clearly how Jesus Christ calls us to serve Him. In fact, just as my conversion and reception into the Church eventually led me to the seminary, these past 3 years have also been a period of conversion. I have begun to understand both myself and what God is asking of me. Read More

A Life of Vocations

Last updated on July 16, 2011
Reverend Thomas Nguyen told his audience the Regina Archdiocese needs 12 Seminarians and it has only 3, "so talk about it with young men and pray. We have only 3 and next year we hope there will be 5 more but we need more." Read More
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Archbishop Bohan's Letter on the Pastoral Initiative for Life and Family
Read the Archbishop's letter about the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops initiative to make the family a major focus of our future pastoral efforts.
He is also encouraging parish councils in the Archdiocese to hold three workshops in the coming year.
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Pope Benedict declares a 'Year of Faith
By David Kerr

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