Podcasts about vocations director

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck. Fr. Chase is a priest of the Peoria Diocese in Illinois where he is serving in his fifth year as Vocations Director. Before becoming a priest, Fr. Chase played professional soccer. Fr. Chase talks about his vocation journey and the Catholic faith and values that matter most to him.Support the show

Fr. Scott Padrnos, a recently ordained priest and alumnus of The Saint Paul Seminary, balances his ministry in Minnesota with missionary work in Cambodia, sharing the Gospel with those who have never heard the name of Jesus.

Carmella is joined by Fr. Conor McGrath, Vocations Director of Down & Connor Diocese, about his own vocation story and all about vocations and how to encourage vocations. L'articolo Chatechesis – Carmella and Fr. Conor McGrath – Priesthood and living your vocation proviene da Radio Maria.

"Vocations Focus" is heard on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month as part of Morning Light, hosted by Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse.  Today, they talk with special guest - Sister Charlene, Vocations Director from the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon - who is in town this weekend for the Idaho Catholic Youth Conference.

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Fr. Justin Braun (Pastor of Sacred Heart in Texarkana and Vocations Director) joins us for a conversation about family missionary discipleship. Father helps us understand what missionary discipleship is, what it looks like for families and very practical ways we can live this out within our homes and parishes. We also how parishes can support families in their mission to go out into the world.     Show Notes:  Other episodes with Fr. Braun:  What is a Marriage Catechumenate? (Part 2)  How to Have a Happy Death  How I Fell in Love with the Eucharist  Vatican document referenced by Fr. Braun: The pastoral conversion of the Parish community in the service of the evangelizing mission of the Church  Join us for the 2025 Diocesan Women's Retreat on March 29th! Learn more about this event by visiting www.dioceseoftyler.org/womensretreat. 

Mother Natalia is a Friend of the Show. She converted to Eastern Catholicism after college, and eventually entered Christ the Bridegroom Monastery where she is now Vocations Director. Mother's observations and Wisdom on the spiritual life have touched thousands around the world. Shayne Smith is also a Friend of the Show. He is a recent Catholic Convert. He is a full-time stand up comedian. Shayne's comedy is mainly focused on his surreal life experiences.

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, ‘The Fest' was founded by Father Bob Stec in 2000, who at the time was the Vocations Director for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, which is still a major sponsor. Initially called “Home from Rome,” Stec created the event to “Welcome the diocesan contingent home from their trip to Rome for World Youth Day,” but eventually changed its name to The Fest. The event takes place on the grounds of The Center For Pastoral Leadership, which is home to Saint Mary Seminary & Graduate School of Theology, and Borromeo Seminary, two seminaries that raise and train Roman Catholic priests. All over America in 2024, the Vatican is issuing the call for “wayward Christians” to return home to ‘Mother Rome', and sadly, many are answering that call. In tonight's Bible study, you will see from the Bible exactly how the Roman Catholic Church is counterfeit Christianity, and we will show you some of today's popular preachers who are giving their flocks over to the Vatican.

Fr. Philip Yang, the Vocations Director of the Province of St. Augustine for the Order of St. Augustine, discusses the graces and challenges of being a vocations director in the 21st century. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

Mother Assumpta and Sister Joseph Andrew, two of the four foundresses of the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, join the podcast to talk about the beauty of Catholic education and what makes their Sisters so apt for teaching in and transforming Catholic schools not only in theology classrooms but in every discipline. The Sisters explain what makes Catholic education so essential today and why religious sisters as spiritual mothers have a unique charism for leading young people to Jesus Christ, the ultimate goal and purpose of Catholic schools. Mother Mary Assumpta Long, OP, is a Dominican Sister of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, and the former (and first) prioress general of the order, ensuring the sisters' spiritual, physical, and educational needs were met. She was a driving force behind the founding of the order in 1997 and led the community for nearly 25 years. She has a STL in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. She has also taught at the elementary, secondary, and junior college levels.  Sr. Joseph Andrew is one of the four founders of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in Ann Arbor, Michigan and serves as Vocations Director of the community. Sister Joseph Mary lectures on topics related to religious life and theology, speaking at youth conferences, parishes, and on Catholic radio and social media to high school and university students, religious women, priests, and seminarians alike.

Have you ever been asked for help but then felt like you were just giving unwanted advice? It's tough to know how to make your words count. On my team, we use an approach called coaching that focuses on active listening to really support and empower the clergy and lay leaders we work with. We've also found that this method can make you a better friend. Today, I bring you a live coaching session with Fr. Scott Schilmoeller, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Omaha. We explore how coaching principles like active listening, asking the right questions, and encouraging growth can transform not only professional roles but also personal friendships. You will also hear Fr. Schilmoeller share his experiences and strategies for promoting vocations. Whether you're interested in coaching, vocations, or simply becoming a better friend, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to support and uplift those around you more effectively. [02:34] Coaching Session Overview [03:45] Identifying Priorities and Vision [06:54] Understanding Vocation Hotspots [14:33] Accompanying and Supporting Leaders [24:07] Encouraging Active Listening [27:24] Creating a Concrete Format [28:07] Naming Next Steps [34:23] Benefits of Coaching [36:17] Distinguishing Coaching from Other Disciplines [43:05] Finding the Right Coach Resources mentioned in this episode: * Metanoia Catholic (https://www.metanoiacatholic.com/get-coached) * Omaha Vocations (https://omahavocations.org/) For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

It's claimed there's a "pep in the step" of priests in the Diocese of Killaloe as three new vocations have been recorded. For just the second time in 20 years, three men in this Diocese will be entering the seminary at Maynooth later on this month. One candidate is from Tipperary while the remaining two are from Clare - with former Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Mark Nestor among them. Principal of St Flannan's College and Vocations Director for the Diocese of Killaloe Father Ignatius McCormack believes while vocations have been falling, the support for the church in Clare has never wavered.

Just one man is currently studying to join the priesthood, with another starting his studies this September. This is due to a crisis of faith, according to Father Seamus McEntee, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Dublin. He joins Seán to discuss.

Just one man is currently studying to join the priesthood, with another starting his studies this September. This is due to a crisis of faith, according to Father Seamus McEntee, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Dublin. He joins Seán to discuss.

Recorded way back in November of 2020, this episode features Fr John O'Brien SJ calling in from Canada. Father John, son of the Catholic novelist Michael O'Brien, is the Vocations Director for the Jesuits of the “Canada Provence,” and has been a longtime spiritual advisor of the Mary Foundation. Before he became a priest, he worked with the Mary Foundation and notably helped Bud Macfarlane edit his novels. Bud also joins us for the podcast. The three of us discuss Father John's origin story, from editing novels with Bud during the early days of the Mary Foundation all the up to his own vocational journey into the Jesuits, highlighting Christian obedience and receptivity. We also dive at length into the effects of technology on our lives, springboarding from a book called “the Shallows” by Nicholas Carr. We discuss how television, cell phones, and social media influence our enjoyment of life & culture, our brain & concentration, our silence and prayer, as well as our relationships & connection to reality. We finish off by discussing a few strategies to deal with some of these negative effects. --- To order powerful tools for evangelization for your family, friends, and parish, head to the Mary Foundation website at CatholiCity.com.

Today we are joined by Fr. Matt McGinness. Before hearing about his journey to the priesthood, we chat about his gift for hospitality, his affection for gin and tonics, and his experience as Vocations Director for 17 years.  

In this episode, Sr. Mercedes, from the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist, shares her life and vocation story. She's the Vocations Director for the Dominican Sisters… and she is from the Dominican Republic! During our very enjoyable conversation, she also shares tips on discernment, and tells us why Consecrated Men and Women are so important for the Common Good of Society! - You can find more about the Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist here. - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. - Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org - This Podcast's Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org - To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/ - Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan. - Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC. - Gear: Two SHURE MV7 XLR dynamic microphones with a ZOOM H6 recorder. - Intro music from pond5.com

Fr. Peter Julia, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Portland, gives us an update on Ordinations and Summer plans for Seminarians. Also, here about the unusual thank you gift his family received from Mater Dei Radio.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

One of the big stories of the past few months has been the loaning of three members of the Companions of Christ to serve the Diocese of Crookston. One of those Companions is Fr. David Blume, who's been serving as the Director of Vocations. We spoke with Father Blume shortly after the announcement and today, we're speaking with the man who'll be serving as the new Vocations Director beginning this summer. Father Mark Pavlak - who has been serving as Formation Advisor and Spiritual Director at Saint John Vianney College Seminary - chats with host Patrick Conley about his new role. Learn about vocations in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Direct social media links: Instagram Facebook YouTube

What is a vocation? A vocation is, essentially, an occupation. In a religious context, a vocation implies someone has had a divine call to live a religious life. Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we all have one calling in our lives: holiness. This means following Jesus to the best of our abilities. However, holiness will look different depending on one's specific vocation. It's important to listen and recognize the signs that determine how one answers and finds a place in life. Joining us for this segment is Vocations Director, Fr. Timothy Monahan

     "Vocations Focus" is heard the first and third Thursday of the month as part of Morning Light. Today, Mary Ellen Nourse talks with Sister Charlene Herinckx from the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon. Sister Charlene and Sister Anna Nguyen are in Boise this weekend for the Idaho Catholic Youth Conference with stops at Bishop Kelly and other area Catholic schools. Sister Charlene is also the Vocations Director for the order - find out what that entails in this joyful interview.

     Morning Light talks with Alberto Jaramillo, Coordinator of Campus Ministry with Bronco Catholic.  Fr. Nathan is the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Boise and we might immediately think that he is all vocations to the priesthood.  But as we find out today, Father also tries to play matchmaker with the young adults at Boise State University.  Find out how the vocation of marriage is also promoted at St. Paul's Student Center.

Meet Father Marcel Taillon, the new interim Vocations Director for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, in this edition of Catholic Military Life.

We're live with Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader talks about the conversion of St. Paul, Fr. Braxton Necaise, Vocations Director of the Diocese of Biloxi updates us on vocation in South Mississippi and Chris O'Neill, Director of the Office of Marriage and Family Life in the Archdiocese of New Orleans talks about the Catholic Men's Conference in NOLA.

During the annual Faith & Works Crosier Dinner, Vocations Director, Fr. Duy Nguyen, addresses diocesan donors at Holy Family Cathedral - Presenting his talk on his new role within the diocese as the full-time Vocations Director. Donate and learn more about the Faith & Works Annual Appeal for the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma. Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

A Day in the Life of a Vocations Director with Fr. Richard McNeillieNovember 20, 2023Season 01, Episode 09This episode should have been recorded a few weeks ago during National Vocations Awareness Week, but Fr. Richard is always on the move! We were able to sit him down for a brief interview about his roles as the director of the Office of Vocations and the director of seminarians. To learn more about the Vocations Office and what they offer, visit houstonvocations.com and follow 'Houston Vocations' on Facebook and Instagram.-----------------------------------To learn about the ministries and office of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, visit us online at archgh.org.FacebookInstagramYouTube

The three priests are joined by Fr. Matt Davied to discuss 5am holy hours, what it's like to have Fr. Drew as a boss, scamming Vocations Director for years of free meals, and how the Lord uses it all to lead a man to the priesthood.

Morning Light welcomes back Fr. Nathan Dail, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Boise, talking about our seminarians plus what's happening at Bronco Catholic on the Boise State campus.  

(00:03) Fr. Craig and Fr. Drew introduce Fr. Mike Cassar, the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Lansing. The three priests share memories, laugh together, and discuss recent blessings in their lives. Fr. Mike and Fr. Craig describe their experience attending a national conference for vocations directors, and Fr. Drew shares several meaningful encounters he has had in parish ministry. (17:10) Vocation story: Fr. Mike grew up in a Lutheran family. Although he always believed in God, he gradually stopped attending church due to prioritizing hockey. While in college, he experienced a sense of “restlessness” due to not practicing his faith. After transferring schools, he returned to the Lutheran church where he grew up. Through reading literature by GK Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc, he came to realize “that Catholics thought that they were different” and he was “missing something” as a Lutheran. Not long after, he became Catholic. Fr. Drew describes his own journey from Lutheran to Catholic, and Fr. Mike shares what his family members thought of his conversion. (40:37) Moving toward the priesthood: While in graduate school for philosophy, Fr. Mike began attending daily Mass with his Catholic friends and became acquainted with some priests. The idea of priesthood entered into his mind while he was unsure of his future plans. Fr. Drew points out how God's grace operated as “a gentle nudge” in Fr. Mike's life. (47:14) A priest advised Fr. Mike to “work with the poor and go to Eucharistic Adoration.” He got involved with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and prayed in Adoration multiple times a week. He entered seminary unsure of whether he would be ordained, but knew he would not “get any more clarity outside of seminary.” Fr. Mike shares that he did not know how to altar serve or what a novena was as a new seminarian. Fr. Drew emphasizes that “you don't have to know all this stuff before you enter the seminary.” (52:57) A confirmation: Fr. Mike felt more sure of his vocation during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land followed by a 30-day silent retreat. He realized, “I'm more content than I could ever have thought possible… This is where I want to be. This is where I want to be forever.” Fr. Craig highlights the way that God led Fr. Mike through his discernment. (54:39) Advice to a discerning man: Fr. Mike reiterates the advice to work with the poor and go to Adoration. He also highlights the importance of humility, and Fr. Drew adds that developing relationships with priests can help with discernment. The priests emphasize how we can love like God by caring for the poor and discuss how they spiritually feed their flocks as priests. Fr. Craig thanks Fr. Mike for appearing on the podcast, and Fr. Mike closes the episode in prayer.

Mike Lewis interviews Fr. Ivan Montelongo, one of six non-bishop voting delegates from the United States who will be taking take part in next month's Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome. Fr. Ivan is a priest of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, ordained to the priesthood in 2020. He is a Canon Lawyer and is a graduate of Mundelein Seminary. This summer he was named both Judicial Vicar and Vocations Director for the Diocese of El Paso. Fr. Ivan speaks about his life and vocation, his expectations for the Synod, and his views on the way the Synod is presented by the media. Keep Fr. Ivan in your prayers! https://wherepeteris.com/interview-with-synod-delegate-fr-ivan-montelongo/ Fr Ivan has offered to let viewers contact him via email with their thoughts and questions about the synod. Send him an email at imontelongo @ elpasodiocese . org (remove spaces). DESCRIPTION WPI Perspectives is a YouTube and podcast series brought to you by Where Peter Is. Join us for thoughtful interviews with theologians, clergy, journalists, scholars, and ordinary Catholics. We delve into the topics at the heart of contemporary Catholic life. From social justice to Church history, deepen your understanding of the Catholic world. “WPI Perspectives” is your next essential listen. Subscribe today!

Fr Eric Garris, Vocations Director comes back from World Youth Day in Lisbon.0:00:  They let Fr Garris back into the country!  2:10:   Fr Garris gives us some highlights from his WYD trip.  3;10:  They also went to Lourdes.4:20:  Here's the Lisbon and Fatima recap.4:50: The Pope was only 2 blocks away.6:30:  A bit on the Popemobile.8:00:  The importance of the presence of the Holy Father.9:40:  Concert artists vs. the Pope.10:30:  Some had not flown before, or only had an experience of their parish church.11:10:  On sleeping outside12:10:  On getting the priest vestments.12:40:  What languages did you hear?13:10:  Todos, Todos, Todos!14:00  Pilgrimage reflects life sometimes.14:40:  We can be uncomfortable.15:20:  Mike's experience in Philly.16:30:  We do meet people from all over and can even meet someone you know and run into them at WYD.18:30:  Even the Bishops get to you know you and be friendly.19:20:   South Korea is next.20:30:  St Jerome is the Church Search this week.23:00:  Readings for this week can be found here.25:10:   FD saw the Barbie movie.25:50:  The 4th Ballpark Mass and All Star Game is on August 10. 

(0:18): Fr Eric Garris, Vocations Director, fills in for Fr. Damian who is on vacation.(1:00):  Summer is important time for rest.(1:32)  A priest's day away...what is that?(5:13)  Priesthood and married life is not that different Re: Vacations.(6:02)  We need life giving leisure.(7:20)   We need time alone as well.(7:50)  What does Fr Garris watch on his day off?(8:11)  What does Mike do on his afternoons off?(10:00)  Maybe a "do-nothing" vacation is a good idea.(11:00) Special people sometimes restore us?(12:00)  Time alone with Jesus is also good!(12:40)   What was your favorite vacation?(15:09)   St Barnabus in Northfield is this week's Church Search.(16:55)  Check out our Ballpark Masses.(18:30)   Softball League is still taking registrations.(19:45)   Readings for Corpus Christi

DescriptionLet's be honest, the Great Commission of Matthew 28 won't commission itself. While it stands in graphic relief in the New Testament as the hinge between Jesus' time on earth and the era of the Church, it must be encountered and announced to be unleashed. Because if you look around the Church today - it doesn't appear to be an obvious self-evident truth, that we must preach the gospel to all nations. We have to be reminded, exhorted, and given a living example to follow. Fr. Josh Johnson preaches and lives, lives and preaches the great commission. He is a bright reminder that we've been given a task to get after. And in his case - this task is taken up one set of parish boundaries at a time. What a great convo - we get into this topic about reaching everyone - not just Catholics - within the Parish Boundaries, we talk about the difference btw personal prayer and work prayer, and finally we dig into the challenges and necessity of preaching on issues of justice in the midst of the divisions of our time. After powerfully encountering Jesus in the Eucharist as a teenager, Fr. Josh Johnson dedicated his life to becoming a wholehearted disciple of Jesus Christ. Ordained for the Diocese of Baton Rouge in 2014, he has since become a highly sought after conference speaker, podcaster and author. A man who loves God's people (and this became so evident in our conversation) he serves his local Church with joy as Vocations Director for the Diocese, and pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, in Baton Rouge. 2021 article from Angelus News on the “Holy Six”FORMED documentary on the “Holy Six” with Fr. Josh Johnson Link to Ascension Podcast: “Ask Fr. Josh”Connect with Fr. Josh at his parish website.And on Instagram or Twitter @frjoshjohnsonLinksFor more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreachBetter Preach Podcast is now on YouTube. Here's a link to the channel. Better Preach is a proud member of Spoke Street, a Catholic Podcast Network that amplifies the voice of the Creator through fostering content that invites. Check out Ryan's FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”Follow Ryan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook Join the Better Preach email list. I made this podcast with help from Riverside FM. Want to try it out for your podcast? Here's a link to get you started.

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample with special guest Fr. Peter Julia, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Portland as they discuss: vocations, priestly discernment and working with seminarians. This springtime update provides candid insights on the current status of our seminarians. Discover how good communication, constant prayer, and walking with discerners, can result in leading more men to the priesthood. For more visit: archdpdxvocations.org.Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform.Learn more about the Archdiocese of Portland.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Voice of the Shepherd is produced by Mater Dei Radio in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Portland.

Today I welcome Fr. Samuel Hakeem, O.P., who will share with us his thoughts about The Catholic Ministerial Priesthood. He was ordained to the Priesthood in 2017, and he is now the Vocations Director of the Central Province of the Dominicans. - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. - Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org   - Find out more about Fr. Samuel Hakeem and the Dominicans here: https://www.opvocations.org/meet-the-vocation-director - This Podcast's Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org - To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/ - Recorded on site, at the kitchen of The Grotto at Hillsdale, Michigan. - Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC. - Gear: SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones, recorded with a Zoom H6 recorder. - Intro music from pond5.com

Today I welcome Fr. Samuel Hakeem, O.P., who will share with us the story of his vocation. Ordained to the Priesthood in 2017. He is now the Vocations Director of the Central Province of the Dominicans. In our conversation, we also provide some tips for discernment! - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. - Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org - Find out more about Fr. Samuel Hakeem and the Dominicans here: https://www.opvocations.org/meet-the-vocation-director - This Podcast's Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org - To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/ - Recorded on site, at the kitchen (!) of The Grotto at Hillsdale, Michigan. - Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC. - Gear: SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones, recorded with a Zoom H6 recorder. - Intro music from pond5.com

Fr Chris Ford, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Bridgeport, joins Bishop Caggiano to talk about vocations, fostering vocations, and working with young people.

Fr. Andrew Budzinski spoke on the importance of prayer and our relationship with Christ for a proper understanding of our identity. BIO: Fr. Andrew Budzinski is pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fort Wayne and Vocations Director for our diocese. A native of South Bend, Fr. Andrew grew up at Holy Family parish, attended the University of Notre Dame, and while a parishioner at St. Pius X in Granger, sensed a call to the priesthood. His fifteen minutes of fame was as the Leprechaun mascot for Notre Dame during his junior and senior years. However, he is extremely sensitive about his Leprechaun-like height and baldness and doesn't like to talk about this dark period of his life. Immediately before entering seminary, Fr. Andrew worked in the radio industry in South Bend. It was the perfect storm of spinning “MMM Bop” by the Hanson Brothers and “If You Wanna” by the Spice Girls every night that convinced him he was called to a different life.

In today's episode, our host, Deacon Mike Beauvais, visited with Fr. Greg Gerhart, the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Austin.  Deacon Mike and Fr. Greg discussed first his own personal vocations story, including his original call to the priesthood and the joys and challenges that led to his ordination, and his own vocation as a pries today.  They also spoke about the role of the Vocations Director in a diocese, and how the office of vocations promotes the universal call to holiness of all Christians and highlights the unique calls to the priesthood and religious life.  

Divine Mercy, Discipleship, Devotions, and Dirt with Fr. Martin Linebach, ArchLou Vicar General What drives Fr. Martin Linebach? What's behind that intense, prayerful, quick-witted presence? How do we bring renewal to the Cathedral of the Assumption and Archdiocesan families? Hear from the Vicar General and Vocations Director of the Archdiocese of Louisville as he shares his conversion and vocation story, as well as his insights and encouragement to those he serves. Fr. Martin Linebach is also the founding chaplain of Family Renewal Project and has a huge devotion to JPII and his Theology of the Body. Erik Huff hosts this episode with his co-hosts Isaac Fox, John Sohl, and Bryan Cain. Look for Spirit & Spire on Google, Apple, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are found. Check out the teaser trailer and share this far and wide as more episodes are coming. www.SpiritandSpire.com Support Us | www.patreon.com/spiritandspire Please support our incredible sponsors! www.FamilyRenewalProject.com www.HolyAngelsLouisville.com If you would like a shoutout in an upcoming episode, contact us at spiritandspire@aol.com

Fr. Shane Deman is the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Sioux City. He is also the host of the Outcast Catholic podcast. Fr. Deman has a passion for meeting people where they are and leading them closer to where God calls them to be. He has a sincere love for the lost, broken, and wounded. Check out the Outcast Catholic podcast for more great content with Fr. Deman!

To serve Jesus he walked away from being a pro soccer player, having been with both the Colorado Rapids and then the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. That followed four years of having played soccer in South America for teams in Chile. In two of his four years there he was selected the league's Most Valuable Player at the fullback position. As a student-athlete he had made the United States Under-17 National Team and was a High School All-American before going on to Clemson University. In college he was a four-year starter and helped the Tigers to an ACC Championship and four NCAA tournament berths, including two Elite Eight appearances. He is the Vocations Director for the Catholic Diocese of Peoria in Illinois. Next week will mark eight years since he was ordained to the priesthood.

George is the vocations director for the Knights of Columbus Father Memo is The Vocations Director for the Diocese of Sacramento   

Join Dina Marie and Vocations Director, Father Jeff Eirvin as Father Jeff discusses the exciting growth happening in the Church in Western Oregon with five upcoming ordinations in 2022. Father Jeff provides some insights into the men who are preparing for their diaconate or priestly ordination later this year and how we can support them in their ministry. To learn more visit http://www.archdpdxvocations.org/ (www.archdpdxvocations.org) and http://www.mountangelabbey.org/ (www.mountangelabbey.org).   https://the-morning-blend.captivate.fm/ (Subscribe to the Morning Blend) on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free https://materdeiradio.com/hail-mary-media-app/ (Hail Mary Media App), along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through https://materdeiradio.com/category/morning-drive/ (past episodes) or https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=f861df13-50f6-4182-8712-b794ec287dfb (support this podcast). The Morning Blend is a production of https://materdeiradio.com/ (Mater Dei Radio) in Portland, Oregon.

Why are the priests and religious of the Catholic Church celibate? Do these people just repress their sexuality out of some arbitrary religious obligation or is it something more than that? On today's episode, I sit down with the Vocations Director for the Nashville Dominicans, Sr. Mara Grace O.P., to answer these questions. We also talk about a wide range of topics, such as the origins of religious orders in the Catholic Church, the differences between the various religious orders, why celibacy is about more than just free time, and why the Church Jesus Christ established would have to have an active celibate life.If you have any questions about the topics discussed in today's podcast, contact me via email at pilatewhatistruth@gmail.comResources:Fr. Dubay's Book on Celibacy "And You are Christ's": https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Christs-Virginity-Celibate/dp/0898701619/ref=asc_df_0898701619/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312129792228&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14221204849479550216&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004180&hvtargid=pla-570385809565&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60258872617&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312129792228&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14221204849479550216&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004180&hvtargid=pla-570385809565Thomistic Institute's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheThomisticInstitute

Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck was a prized professional soccer player who first played at University High School (Normal, Illinois), then Clemson University before playing with Huachipato FC in Chile's professional league, as well as with other pro teams. Father Chase, however, left his accomplished soccer career at the young age of 25 to become a Roman Catholic Priest and Vocations Director for the Diocese of Peoria!⭐️ SHARE this episode to spread this incredible story! ✝️ 

In this interview, originally published last Summer, we speak with Fr. John McFarland, who is the Vocations Director for the US District of the Society of Saint Pius X. He discusses the types of vocations, who should think about entering the seminary, what kind of person it takes and much more!

https://youtu.be/cp2KM0Ira6Y In this interview, we speak with Fr. John McFarland, who is the Vocations Director for the US District of the Society of Saint Pius X. He discusses the types of vocations, who should think about entering the seminary, what kind of person it takes and much more! For more information, visit https://sspx.org or the Seminary website at https://stas.org For all our past episodes, archives, and many more resources, visit https://sspxpodcast.com

In this interview, we speak with Fr. John McFarland, who is the Vocations Director for the US District of the Society of Saint Pius X. He discusses the types of vocations, who should think about entering the seminary, what kind of person it takes and much more! For more information, visit https://sspx.org or the Seminary...