San Antonio Vocation Office

San Antonio Vocation Office Vocation Office of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, USA What has God made you to do and be in this world?

The Vocation Office of the Archdiocese of San Antonio strives to promote a culture that supports all Catholics in following the plan God has for their lives.

We are so grateful and blessed to welcome all of our seminarians back for a new semester, and especially to welcome thos...
09/03/2026

We are so grateful and blessed to welcome all of our seminarians back for a new semester, and especially to welcome those who are just beginning their journey in seminary! 🙏🏼💙

As they begin this new chapter, we pray that the Lord and Our Lady of Guadalupe guide their steps, strengthen their hearts, and accompany them throughout this semester. May they remain open to where God is calling them and courageous as they discern something new.

Please join us in praying for all of our seminarians, that they may grow in wisdom and love as they continue to answer the Lord’s call.

Estamos muy agradecidos y bendecidos de recibir nuevamente a todos nuestros seminaristas para un nuevo semestre, y especialmente de dar la bienvenida a aquellos que apenas comienzan su camino en el seminario. 🙏🏼💙

Al comenzar este nuevo capítulo, pedimos que el Señor y Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe guíen sus pasos, fortalezcan sus corazones y los acompañen durante este semestre. Que permanezcan siempre abiertos a donde Dios los está llamando y con un corazón dispuesto a confiar en Él al comenzar algo nuevo.

Acompañémoslos con nuestras oraciones para que crezcan en sabiduría y amor mientras continúan respondiendo al llamado del Señor.

Happy Birthday to one of our San Antonio Seminarians, Matthew Aragones! Thank you for your “YES,” and may the Lord conti...
09/02/2026

Happy Birthday to one of our San Antonio Seminarians, Matthew Aragones! Thank you for your “YES,” and may the Lord continue to bless you through your discernment and always. 🙏🎂

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¡Feliz Cumpleaños a nuestro seminarista de la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio, Matthew Aragones! Gracias por tu “Sí” y que el Señor te bendiga mucho! 🙏🎂

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Happy Birthday to one of our San Antonio Seminarians, Jesse Rios! Thank you for your “YES,” and may the Lord continue to...
09/02/2026

Happy Birthday to one of our San Antonio Seminarians, Jesse Rios! Thank you for your “YES,” and may the Lord continue to bless you through your discernment and always. 🙏🎂

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¡Feliz Cumpleaños a nuestro seminarista de la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio, Jesse Rios! Gracias por tu “Sí” y que el Señor te bendiga mucho! 🙏🎂

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Saturday, our seminarians gathered with the Vocations Office for Convocation Day as they prepare to begin a new semester...
08/31/2026

Saturday, our seminarians gathered with the Vocations Office for Convocation Day as they prepare to begin a new semester.

We are incredibly grateful for each of these young men and for their generous response to God’s call. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin this new chapter, especially our new Propaedeutic seminarians who are taking their first steps in formation.

Este sábado pasado, nuestros seminaristas se reunieron con la Oficina de Vocaciones para nuestro Convocation Day, mientras se preparan para comenzar un nuevo semestre.

Estamos profundamente agradecidos por cada uno de estos jóvenes y por su generosa respuesta al llamado de Dios. Les pedimos que los tengan presentes en sus oraciones, especialmente a nuestros nuevos seminaristas del año propedéutico, que comienzan este camino de formación.

A very special thank you to Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S. for taking the time to be with our seminarians, listen to them, encourage them, and continue supporting them throughout their journey of discernment and formation. Your presence means so much to them.

También queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento al Archbishop Gustavo por dedicar su tiempo a nuestros seminaristas, escucharlos, acompañarlos у apoyarlos en su camino de discernimiento y formación. Su presencia у cercanía son un gran regalo para ellos.

And a heartfelt thank you to Knights of Columbus Council 9967 for generously providing BBQ for our seminarians’ dinner for the third consecutive year! Your generosity and continued support are a beautiful way of accompanying these young men as they discern God’s call. We are truly grateful for your commitment to fostering vocations in our community.

Y muchísimas gracias a Knights of Columbus Council 9967 por ofrecerse, por tercer año consecutivo, a preparar y proveer el BBQ para la cena de nuestros seminaristas. Su generosidad y apoyo continuo son una hermosa manera de acompañar a estos jóvenes mientras disciernen el llamado de Dios. ¡Gracias por creer en las vocaciones y por ser parte de este camino!



📸 | Isabel Lara

Happy Birthday to one of our San Antonio Seminarians, Ty Tollette! Thank you for your “YES,” and may the Lord continue t...
08/31/2026

Happy Birthday to one of our San Antonio Seminarians, Ty Tollette! Thank you for your “YES,” and may the Lord continue to bless you through your discernment and always. 🙏🎂

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¡Feliz Cumpleaños a nuestro seminarista de la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio, Ty Tollette! Gracias por tu “Sí” y que el Señor te bendiga mucho! 🙏🎂

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Happy Birthday to one of our San Antonio Transitional Deacons, Moses Castro! Thank you for your “YES,” and may the Lord ...
08/28/2026

Happy Birthday to one of our San Antonio Transitional Deacons, Moses Castro! Thank you for your “YES,” and may the Lord continue to bless you through your discernment and always. 🙏🎂

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¡Feliz Cumpleaños a uno de nuestros Diáconos Transitorios de la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio, Moses Castro! Gracias por tu “Sí” y que el Señor te bendiga mucho! 🙏🎂

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08/27/2026

| A Call Worth Exploring

This week, we hear from Fr. Ricardo Ramirez, pastor of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church and Adjunct Episcopal Vicar for Priests, as he shares the story of his call to the priesthood.

From a young age, Fr. Ricardo felt drawn to the Eucharist and the priesthood. But his discernment journey wasn’t without doubts or hesitation. For years, he kept his questions to himself—until he found the community and support he needed through the Vocations Office.

His advice to those discerning is simple but powerful: talk to someone and spend time in prayer before Jesus in the Eucharist. Through prayer, conversation, and openness, God can make His call known.

“You may not be able to dispel all the doubts, but hopefully, at some point, you can arrive at a decision to respond.”

If you are discerning a vocation, you don’t have to do it alone.

¿Y SI JESÚS TE ESTÁ LLAMANDO A SER SACERDOTE?¡Aún hay tiempo para registrarte en the Melchizedek Project!Un encuentro me...
08/24/2026

¿Y SI JESÚS TE ESTÁ LLAMANDO A SER SACERDOTE?

¡Aún hay tiempo para registrarte en the Melchizedek Project!

Un encuentro mensual para hombres que están considerando un llamado al sacerdocio. Es una oportunidad para discernir, profundizar en la oración y compartir en fraternidad.

MELCHIZEDEK PROJECT
📅 Primer jueves de cada mes | Septiembre–mayo
⏰ 6:00–8:30 p.m.
📍 Adoración • Discernimiento • Fraternidad

Is Jesus Christ calling you to become a priest? Come and discover where He may be leading you.

There is still time to register! Scan the QR code to sign up.

For more information, contact the Vocations Office:
📧 [[email protected]]

08/20/2026

A Call to Serve | PriestlyThursday

Today, we hear a little bit of the vocation story of the Very Rev. Carlos Velázquez, Rector of San Fernando Cathedral. His journey to the priesthood began at a young age and was nurtured by his family, his community, and the generosity of the people of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

His story reminds us that discernment requires patience, trust, and openness to what God is trying to say to us. It also reminds us of the joy that comes from serving others through their moments of celebration, sorrow, and hope.

“We need to be patient with what God is trying to say to us.”

This , let us pray for our priests and for all those discerning whether God is calling them to the priesthood.

Discernment Is a Journey of GrowthDiscernment is not simply about discovering where God is calling you. It is also about...
08/19/2026

Discernment Is a Journey of Growth

Discernment is not simply about discovering where God is calling you. It is also about allowing Him to form you along the way.

Throughout the discernment process, it is important to remain active — in prayer, in learning, in reflection, and in growing in your understanding of your faith. Whether through spiritual reading, conversations with mentors, Scripture, the teachings of the Church, or other resources, every opportunity for formation can help you listen more closely to the Lord.

And formation doesn’t end once a decision is made. A vocation is a lifelong journey of continuing to learn, grow and become more deeply rooted in Christ.

Keep seeking. Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep listening.

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El discernimiento es un camino de crecimiento

El discernimiento no consiste solamente en descubrir a qué te está llamando Dios. También se trata de permitir que Él te forme a lo largo del camino.

Durante el proceso de discernimiento, es importante mantenerse activo en la oración, el aprendizaje, la reflexión y el crecimiento en la fe. Ya sea a través de la lectura espiritual, conversaciones con mentores, las Sagradas Escrituras, las enseñanzas de la Iglesia u otros recursos, cada oportunidad de formación puede ayudarnos a escuchar más atentamente la voz del Señor.

Y la formación no termina cuando se toma una decisión. Una vocación es un camino de toda la vida para seguir aprendiendo, creciendo y arraigándonos cada vez más profundamente en Cristo.

Sigue buscando. Sigue aprendiendo. Sigue creciendo. Sigue escuchando.

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