Diocese of Rockville Centre Vocations

05/27/2026

05/16/2026

Tonight, we gathered for the final Nightwatch of the semester at the Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Point Lookout. May God continue to bless us into the summer and stay tuned for more powerful evenings of prayer on Long Island!

05/15/2026

Join us tonight at the Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Point Lookout for our final Nightwatch of the semester, with adoration, homily by Fr. John Crozier, live music, confessions, dodgeball and a social to follow!

05/15/2026

We're excited to share that Fr. Liam McDonald has been appointed the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Rockville Centre. He is currently the pastor of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church in Montauk.

Fr. Liam was ordained to the priesthood on June 24, 2017, the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. He attended Norwich University and Alfred State College before earning a degree in Architecture and Engineering Technology. Following college, he worked for three and a half years as an estimator for a mechanical contractor. It was during this time that he began discerning a call to the priesthood.

Fr. Liam spent two years discerning his vocation at the minor seminary in Douglaston, New York, before completing his spiritual, pastoral, and academic formation at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, New York. Prior to arriving at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church, Fr. Liam served as chaplain at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School and as Associate Pastor at Holy Family Church in Hicksville.

Outside of his mission of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Fr. Liam enjoys good coffee, hiking, running, and mountain biking. His favorite composer is Ludovico Einaudi, his favorite author is Michael O’Brien, and his favorite artist is William Kurelek.

Welcome, Fr. Liam!

St. John Vianney, pray for us.
St. Agnes, pray for us.

05/10/2026

The Diocese of Rockville Centre rejoices with the Marianist Province of Meribah over the ordination of Brother Patrick Cahill, S.M. to the diaconate in anticipation of his ordination to the priesthood this fall.

Let us continue to pray for vocations to priesthood and religious life on Long Island!

05/01/2026

We invite men ages 18+ to join us for an Evening of Discernment on June 17, 2026. The night will begin with a Holy Hour and procession, as part of the National Eucharistic Congress, at 7 PM at the Retreat and Conference Center of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. Following the Holy Hour, there will be a pizza dinner, a brief Q&A session, and compline. For more information or to register visit, www.drvcvocations.com/discern617.

04/26/2026

Today, Fr. John celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Agnes in Rockville Centre for Good Shepherd Sunday and the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Listen to his homily by clicking here:

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04/26/2026

Today, we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday, and the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Join us in asking the Lord to raise up a new generation of holy priests on Long Island, that they may continue to serve faithfully in our Diocese and bring us the sacraments.

Let us pray,
Almighty God, Lord of the harvest, send forth Your Holy Spirit into the hearts of Your faithful on Long Island. Enkindle in us a profound awareness of Your plan for our lives.

As we seek to discern the particular vocation to which You are calling us, grant us clarity to recognize your voice and peace as we follow Your invitation to serve You and Your Church.

May our closeness to Your Eucharistic presence inspire and encourage young men and women to offer their lives generously by laying down their lives in order that Your life may dwell within us.

Raise up, Lord, from our families, parishes, and schools holy and faithful priests, religious brothers and sisters, and marriages.

May all whom You call respond eagerly and joyfully to Your will.

Amen.

04/26/2026

Today we pray for vocations—may many hear God’s voice and follow with courage and love. 🤍🙏🏻

01/17/2026

Tonight, young people from across Long Island gathered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Point Lookout for Nightwatch, a Holy Hour with live music, confessions, followed by dodgeball and fellowship. Father Joseph Scolaro was the guest preacher..