Corpus Christi - Office of Vocations

Corpus Christi - Office of Vocations Assisting the faithful in discerning their vocation. This calling was given to all of us at our Baptism.

The first goal of the Vocations Office is to help all of us who make up the Diocese of Corpus Christi understand that we have a common vocation, or calling, from God to be holy. We offer ourselves as a gift to God by being aware of this call to be holy - to be the best creation of God we can be. The Vocations Office also fosters vocations to the priesthood by assisting those young men that are currently in priestly formation.

Join us in praying for all the priest on their ordination anniversary.*Rev. Paschal P. Bergin 06/02/1957 *Rev. Richa...
06/05/2026

Join us in praying for all the priest on their ordination anniversary.
*Rev. Paschal P. Bergin 06/02/1957 *Rev. Richard Libby 06/05/199 *Rev. Chris Becerra 06/08/2013 * Rev. Ramiro Regalado, Jr. 06/08/2019 *Rev. Richard Gutierrez 06/08/2019
*Most Rev. Edmond Carmody, D.D. 06/08/1957 *Rev. Jose Gutierrez 06/11/1976 *Msgr. Roger R. Smith 06/11/1976
*Rev. John C. Chavarria 06/11/2011 *Rev. Joseph Nguyen 06/11/2011 *Rev. Alex O. Saenz 06/11/2011 *Rev. Peter G. Martinez 06/12/2004 *Rev. Bill J. Marquis 06/14/2003 *Rev. Dennis P. Zerr 06/14/2003 *Rev. James Craig 06/14/2025 *Rev. Luis Lozano 06/14/2025 *Rev. Javier Ebertowski 06/14/2025 *Rev. Tung T. Tran, 06/14/2003 *Msgr. Seamus McGowan 06/16/1957 *Rev. Raymond W. Pendleton 06/17/2023 * Rev. Thomas Swierc 06/17/2023
*Rev. Charles Silvas 06/18/2022 *Rev. Carlos De La Rosa 06/18/2022 *Msgr. Marcos Martinez 06/21/1959
*Very Rev. Pete T. Elizardo Jr. 06/23/2001 *Rev. Williams K. Bakyil 06/24/2006 * Very Rev. Darryl D'Souza 06/24/1993 *Rev. Richard Klepac 06/24/2006 *Rev. Romeo Salinas 06/24/2000 *Rev. James Vasquez 06/24/2006 *Rev. Patrick G. Higgins 06/26/2010
*Very Rev. Joseph A. Lopez 06/29/2002 * Rev. Ryszard A. Koziol 06/29/1997 *Most Rev. William M. Mulvey 06/29/1975.

Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.

05/27/2026

Please join us in praying for our priests celebrating their Ordination Anniversaries this month of May.

Msgr. Lawrence White (Retired) - 05/09/1970
Rev. Thomas L. Goodwin (Retired) - 05/10/1986
Rev. John M. Vega (Retired) - 05/11/1974
Rev. Gabriel P. Coelho (Retired) - 05/11/1978
Rev. Scott Braathan, SOLT at Our Lady of Corpus Christi - 05/11/2003
Very Rev. Raju D. Thottankara at St. Peter, Prince of the Apostle 05/13/1995
Rev. Prince Kuruvila (Retired) - 05/14/1992
Rev. Ryszard Zielinski at Sacred Heart Parish-Three River 05/22/1983
Rev. Keith J. Shuley - 05/23/1992
Rev. Piotr J. Gajda - 05/23/1995
Rev. Thomas Kozub at St. Paul the Apostle – CC -05/23/1993
Msgr. Mark Chamberlin (Retired) - 05/25/1968
Rev. Andrew Hejdak at St. Anthony – Violet - 05/26/1984
Msgr. Leoanrd Pivonka, JCD (Retired) - 05/27/1977
Very Rev. Luis A. Villarreal at St. Martin of Tours Parish-Kingsville 05/31/2014

Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.

Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.

Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.

Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.

Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.

Amen.

04/27/2026
04/27/2026

Our priests carry a profound responsibility while generously pouring out love and support for all of us. During the second and third weeks of Easter, we are given a special opportunity to uplift and encourage them. There are many meaningful ways to show your appreciation—consider writing your priest a letter to thank him for his sacrifices, or offering prayers, fasting, and personal sacrifices on his behalf.

03/08/2026
02/13/2026
Father James Vasquez would like to thank the parish community of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Holy Family C...
12/15/2025

Father James Vasquez would like to thank the parish community of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Holy Family Catholic Church in Taft for inviting him to be a part of the special celebration of Our Lady of the Immaculate Concep

12/15/2025
11/22/2025

Address

555 N. Carancahua Ste 750
Corpus Christi, TX
78401

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13618826191

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Corpus Christi - Office of Vocations posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Place Of Worship

Send a message to Corpus Christi - Office of Vocations:

Shortcuts

Share

Category