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Meet our Archdiocese of Santa Fe Official seminarians! đź‘‹Introducing Nicolas Morales, who is beginning his Propaedeutic Y...
08/31/2026

Meet our Archdiocese of Santa Fe Official seminarians! đź‘‹

Introducing Nicolas Morales, who is beginning his Propaedeutic Year at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon. His home parish is San Clemente in Los Lunas.

Check out his vocation story:

"I have always loved the Mass. As I grew deeper in my faith, I gained a deeper appreciation for priests and the lives they lead. There were times I felt drawn to consider the priesthood, but I always pushed the thought aside, telling myself I needed to get a job and help my community first.

During college, that began to change. I started attending daily Mass, spending time in Eucharistic Adoration, and keeping a regular confession schedule. I grew close to several priests, learning from them both in ordinary conversation and in deeper talks about vocations, and I attended discernment events for those exploring religious life and priestly ministry. These experiences slowly opened my heart to discerning the priesthood.

One moment stands out clearly. I was praying the Rosary, meditating on the Sorrowful Mysteries, when I heard a warm, calm voice say to me, “Follow me,” much like Levi in Mark’s Gospel. I knew in that moment I had to reach out to the vocations office about entering the seminary."

Learn more about Nicolas, his hobbies, family, and what inspired to discern the priesthood here: https://santafevocations.org/seminarians/nicolas-morales/.

08/28/2026

Just when you think you've got it all figured out... God calls.

It's never too late to discern the religious life 🙏

If I go to seminary does that mean I’m going to become a priest? If I enter a religious order, will I automatically beco...
08/18/2026

If I go to seminary does that mean I’m going to become a priest? If I enter a religious order, will I automatically become a nun for life?

No. This is time for further discernment. If you go to the convent and then start to feel unpeaceful, or think you want to date after all, you can leave. Simple as that. Same with seminary.

(By the way, most people, even if they leave, are very grateful for their time in formation. It’ll make you a better Catholic for the rest of your life!)

Meet our Archdiocese of Santa Fe Official seminarians! đź‘‹Take a look at Dominic Teeter's vocation story:"My name is Domin...
08/12/2026

Meet our Archdiocese of Santa Fe Official seminarians! đź‘‹

Take a look at Dominic Teeter's vocation story:

"My name is Dominic Earl Teeters. I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and baptized at Holy Child Parish in Tijeras. My Catholic faith has always been a central part of my life. I became an altar server after my First Holy Communion in third grade, and that role quickly deepened my love for the Mass and my desire to serve God. In middle school, my prayer life grew stronger, especially during the COVID-19 shutdowns, when I first felt God calling me to the priesthood. That time of silence and reflection awakened a more personal relationship with Christ. In eighth grade, I began Confirmation classes and made the decision to live my faith intentionally. In high school at Chesterton Academy, I served as Head Altar Server at both Holy Child and Queen of Heaven Parishes, helped lead a Schola choir for weekly Mass, and took on leadership roles in my school community. These experiences helped me grow spiritually and confirmed my desire to serve the Church. I attended discernment retreats, a Steubenville Conference, and World Youth Day in Lisbon, all of which affirmed my growing sense of vocation. As I turned 18, through prayer and guidance, I became confident that God is calling me to the priesthood. I’ve answered that call and continue to follow wherever He leads."

Learn more about Dominic's life, interests, and vocation story here: https://santafevocations.org/seminarians/dominicteeters/.

Join us in praying the final day of the St. John Vianney Novena! 🙏St. John Vianney, from a young age you had a great dev...
08/04/2026

Join us in praying the final day of the St. John Vianney Novena! 🙏

St. John Vianney, from a young age you had a great devotion to our Blessed Mother, relying constantly on her intercession. In doing so you recognized Mary as your mother and realized that through your devotion to Mary you in turn gave full devotion to Her Son. Help our priests become devoted to our Blessed Mother and encourage active devotion to her by all the faithful.

Encourage those who are discerning to also accept Mary as their mother and seek her intercession. As Christ entrusted Mary to be the Mother of the Church, let all priest and those discerning receive Mary as their Mother and fly unto her protection in times of need.

Believing in the power of your kind intercession, we humbly ask you to pray for us and the special intention we are hoping God will grant us through this novena (here mention your special intention).

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

St. John Vianney, in your great devotion to Christ, you imitated the great example of the beloved disciple and reclined ...
08/03/2026

St. John Vianney, in your great devotion to Christ, you imitated the great example of the beloved disciple and reclined your heart next to the Heart of Christ. Help our priests and those discerning grow in the knowledge that the priesthood is indeed the love of the heart of Jesus. Help them to grow in knowledge of the mercy of His most Sacred Heart and give them the grace to remain in Him. Help our priests be like Christ to the members of the Church and to likewise inspire them to grow in love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Believing in the power of your kind intercession, we humbly ask you to pray for us and the special intention we are hoping God will grant us through this novena (here mention your special intention).

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Novena Day 7: August 1st 🙏St. John Vianney, the infamous attacks of the devil which you had to suffer and the trials whi...
08/02/2026

Novena Day 7: August 1st 🙏

St. John Vianney, the infamous attacks of the devil which you had to suffer and the trials which disheartened you by fatigue would not make you give up the sublime task of converting souls. The devil came to you for many years to disturb your short rest but you won because of mortification and prayers.

O Holy Priest of Ars, powerful protector, you know the tempter's desire to harm the ordained and believing soul of the priest and the discerning soul of those called to participate in that calling. By the tempting of the evil one, they may fall to sin rejecting the Holy Sacraments and the life of virtue.

O Curé of Ars, dispel from them the traces of the enemy and keep them holy and pure. Give them the spirit of mortification and prayer so as to abide in the love of Christ so that they might radiate God’s love to His people.

Believing in the power of your kind intercession, we humbly ask you to pray for us and the special intentions we are hoping God will grant us through this novena (here mention your special intention).

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Novena Day 6: July 31st 🙏St. John Vianney, you rejoiced at every opportunity to spend time in prayer and contemplation. ...
07/31/2026

Novena Day 6: July 31st 🙏

St. John Vianney, you rejoiced at every opportunity to spend time in prayer and contemplation. Your dedication was such that, had it not been for practical considerations, your bishop would have granted your wish to be a monk.

Teach our priests and those discerning the importance and power of fervent prayer, that they may grow in understanding of God’s will for them. Obtain for them the conviction that through fervent prayer, nothing is impossible. Help them also to teach the faith the merits of prayer and encourage devotion to prayer in all of our churches.

Believing in the power of your kind intercession, we humbly ask you to pray for us and the special intentions we are hoping God will grant us through this novena (here mention your special intention).

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Novena Day 5: July 30th 🙏St. John Vianney, in life you showed your great veneration and dedication to the Blessed Sacram...
07/31/2026

Novena Day 5: July 30th 🙏

St. John Vianney, in life you showed your great veneration and dedication to the Blessed Sacrament. To this end you spent long hours in the confessional to help
the faithful become worthy to receive the Holy Sacraments of Jesus’s Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.

Inspire our priests to share in this love of the Eucharist. Help them preach on the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist and practice true devotion to Him through
Eucharistic Adoration and Veneration. Inspire them to share their love and devotion to all the faithful. Help them and those discerning to obtain the fervent desire to
always remain worthy to receive the Blessed Sacrament.

Believing in the power of your kind intercession, we humbly ask you to pray for us and the special intention we are hoping God will grant us through this novena
(here mention your special intention).

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

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