Diocese of Raleigh Office of Vocations

Diocese of Raleigh Office of Vocations "You have not chosen me. I have chosen you. Go and bear fruit that will last." (Jn 15) The Office of Vocations helps people discover God's call.

What an awesome message to hear: "I have chosen you." God has created and chosen us for a particular purpose. Through baptism we are called into a life of holiness. Ultimately, some men are called to serve the People of God on their pilgrimage towards holiness as Diocesan Priests. These Priests serve in a diocese under the leadership of a Bishop, a successor of the apostles. In union with a bishop

, priests serve as shepherds of local flocks in this diocese called parishes. The Vocations Office of the diocese assists young men who are interested in exploring a possible call to the diocesan priesthood. The staff of this office provide opportunities for a young man to become aware of God's call, to discern the meaning of this call, to become educated about the life and ministry of a diocesan priest, and to provide for their formation should they be accepted as candidates for the diocese. All inquiries are confidential. This is an awesome call that demands a great deal of a candidate. It is a heroic life lived entirely for Christ and His people. Could God be calling you to this life? If you are interested in knowing more, please contact the Director of Vocations or the Assistant to the Director of Vocations. Imagine being a priest!

Fr. Drew Navarro celebrated his first Mass at St. Luke's...  and on Corpus Christi, the feast that celebrates the gift h...
06/09/2026

Fr. Drew Navarro celebrated his first Mass at St. Luke's... and on Corpus Christi, the feast that celebrates the gift he now brings to the altar with his own hands.

Pray for Fr. Drew. Pray for our priests. And pray for the young men wondering if God might be calling them, too.

06/08/2026

The noise is loud.
The busyness is still convincing.

But the Eucharist is eternal life.
Not a thing. A way of life.

Do less. Pray more.
Listen.

The Lord is still calling men to the altar.

From this day, his hands will baptize, absolve, anoint, and offer the Eucharist. Please keep Fr. Drew Navarro in your pr...
06/08/2026

From this day, his hands will baptize, absolve, anoint, and offer the Eucharist. Please keep Fr. Drew Navarro in your prayers as he begins a lifetime of service at the altar.

Happy Birthday, Andrew!⁠Wishing you a joyful celebration on your birthday, June 4.We're praying for you!
06/04/2026

Happy Birthday, Andrew!⁠
Wishing you a joyful celebration on your birthday, June 4.
We're praying for you!

06/03/2026

The heart of the Eucharist: a moment of grace, unity, and love.⁠
How is God calling you to serve?

06/02/2026

Our Vocations Director, Fr. Michael Schuetz, knows discernment from the inside. In this homily he shares the wrestling of his own seminary years... the doubts, the questions, and the moment in a retreat chapel when he heard God inviting him to love in a new way. If you've ever wondered whether God might be calling you, his story is worth your time. Learn more about discernment at ncpriest.org

This Saturday!Please join us as our diocese gains a new priest - Drew Navarro!Bishop Luis Zarama will celebrate the Mass...
06/01/2026

This Saturday!
Please join us as our diocese gains a new priest - Drew Navarro!
Bishop Luis Zarama will celebrate the Mass of Ordination on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral. The Mass will be livestreamed on the diocesan YouTube channel.

This Sunday the Church celebrates the Most Holy Trinity...  the eternal communion of love between Father, Son, and Holy ...
05/29/2026

This Sunday the Church celebrates the Most Holy Trinity... the eternal communion of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

At the heart of God is total self-gift: each Person pouring himself out for the other, holding nothing back. That's the very love a priest is called to live... a life poured out, given completely for God's people.

Every vocation begins right here, in the love of the Trinity and the call to share it. This weekend, sit with the question: Lord, how are you inviting me to give myself away?

05/28/2026

Join us in prayer! Deacon Drew is praying a novena for his upcoming priesthood, running from May 29 to June 6. We invite you to pray alongside him during these nine days as he prepares for this sacred calling. Please keep him in your hearts and prayers!

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