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Project Andrew Dinners with Bishop Ricken
Bishop David Ricken invites young men to share a dinner with him and several priests in order for young men to learn more about the vocation to priesthood. This opportunity to listen and ask questions is for young men who are high school juniors or seniors, college students, and those older who are willing to look at how God is calling them in life. The Project Andrew Dinners will be held at Bishop Ricken's house in Green Bay.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 5:30 PM
To register, contact your priest or parish director, or Fr. Tom Long 920-272-8293.
Catholic Men's Discernment Group
Mass, supper, and conversation with guys who have similar questions are the key components ofthe Catholic Men's Discernment Group. For men, age 18 and older, who are open to the possibility that God may be calling them to the priesthood, these evenings give men fellowship and support as they discern God's call. The Discernment Group is held on the First Friday evening of the month, at 6:30 PM. The group meets at Xavier House, 220 S. Michigan Street in De Pere.
Friday, April 3, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Friday, May 1, 2009 - 6:30 PM
To register, please contact Fr. Tom Long at vocations@gbdioc.org or 920-272-8293.
Catholic Youth Expeditions (CYE)
Camp + Hike + Pray! Catholic Youth Expeditions had a great summer. A summer staff of 10 young adults joined the CYE Director in community living and leading the expeditions. Check out the CYE storefront on 1000 West Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton, just west of Richmond Street. It is in the Bell Heights Center with Heavenly Ham. Stop by for a cup of coffee and good conversation.
Please pray for this apostolate as it continues to grow and develop. CYE will begin running St. Joseph Formtion Center in Door County.
Summer 2009 schedule on the CYE website.
CYE Benefit/Dinner, Auction and Concert with Janelle Reinhart: April 18, 2009
CYE Benefit Ticket Order Form.
Check the CYE website to learn more.
Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference
All high school students of the Diocese are invited to attend this event on Saturday, April 18 at St. Pius X in Appleton. Janelle Reinhart will be a keynote speaker, and will present a concert in the evening as part of the CYE Benefit.
Two Sessions: 9:15am-5pm and 4pm-9:15pm
Day event includes presentations, interactive village, lunch, workshops, keynote talk and separate breakout sessions for boys and girls, prayer, snacks, as well as Mass and Youth Rally. Evening includes a concert by Janelle, a recording artist who sang for the late Pope John Paul II and close to 1 million people at World Youth Day in Toronto, 2002,,and whose latest album, What I Gotta Say, continues to soar up the charts, exhorting and encouraging the body of Christ to stand firm in the love of God and look forward to the hope of Christ. Click here for Concert Poster. $15 per person for each session or $25 for both sessions. Sign up at your parish.
Seminary Visit Weekends
Young men are invited to check out what the seminary is like.
Exploring Priesthood Weekend at Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois. This weekend is for college juniors and seniors, and those who have completed college (a requirement to enter Mundelein Seminary).
Contact: Email Fr. Tom Long or call him at 920-272-8293.
Encounter with God's Call Visit Weekend at Conception Seminary College
This is a discernment retreat for young men, age 16 and older, who are considering the vocation to the priesthood. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the seminarians as they share their stories of responding to God's call. Conception Seminary College is in rural Missouri. A group will be going from the Green Bay diocese.
March 28-30, 2009
Contact: Email Fr. Tom Long or call him at 920-272-8293.
Vianney Visit to College Seminary (St. John Vianney Seminary) at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. This trip is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as college freshmen and sophomores. Trip leaves the Green Bay area on Thursday morning, and returns on Saturday late afternoon.
Next visit in November, 2009
Contact: Email Fr. Tom Long or call him at 920-272-8293.
Steppin' Right with Jesus 2009
This vocations day is for middle school girls and boys to experience a day of faith and fun with area vocation directors and young adults on fire with their faith! The day will be held in Baileys Harbor, Door County this year, at St. Joseph Formation Center and Stella Maris Parish. Cost is only $10, with bus transportation provided from Appleton and Green Bay. The day begins at 9 AM in Door County, and ends at 6 PM. (Add time to get there and return home.) Bishop Ricken will celebrate Mass towards the end of the day. This day is sponsored by the North Eastern Wisconsin Vocation Ministers Alliance, Catholic Youth Expedtions, and the vocations office of the Diocese of Green Bay.
Date: Friday, June 12, 2009
Cost: $10
Cick for a Registration Form/Brochure
Contact: Debbie Rusch at vocations@@gbdioc.org or 920-272-8316
Weekend Retreat with Dominican Sisiters
Single women, age 20 to 40, are invited to spend a weekend with Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa and Racine. The sisters will join in listening, sharing your journey, and exploring the vocation of religious life.
Date: April 3-5, 2009
Place: Siena Center, 5635 Erie Street, Racine WI
Contact: Sr. Karen Vollmer, OP (Racine) or Sr. Patricia Rogers, OP (Sinsinawa)
Click for a Retreat Flyer
Living Radically for God will Change your Life
This retreat for young adult single women, age 18-35, is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in Manitowoc. The theme of the December retreat is Mary, and how she answered God's call. The weekends begin on Friday at 7:00 PM, and end on Sunday at 12:30 PM. Cost is $25.
Date: May 29-31, 2009
Place: Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc
Contact: vocations@fscc-calledtobe.org
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)
This weekend experience is designed for youth and young adults who are high school juniors or older. Participants spend time listening, laughing, singing, reflecting, praying, and discussing their lives and heir relationships with God and others. It is an experience of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ: his life, death and resurrection! The days have us praying many of the beautiful prayers of the Church. Join us!
March 27 - 29, 2009 at SS. Peter & Paul in Green Bay
October 9 - 11, 2009 at SS. Peter & Paul in Green Bay
Applications are available from the Anchor of Hope TEC website.
Camp Franciscan: Choose God!
All young women sixth grade and up are invited for days of lots of friendship, creativity, prayer, Reconciliation, the Eucharist, fun . . . Registration is due no later than May 1, 2009. Participants will be accepted on a first come basis.
June 16-18, 2009
Place: Holy Family Convent, Manitowod
Contact: vocations@fscc-calledtobe.org
Vocations Calendar
2009
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) - March 27 - 29, 2009
Encountering God's Call Visit to Conception Seminary College - March 28-30, 2009
Catholic Men's Discernment Group: April 3, 2009
Dominican Sisters Retreat: April 3-5, 2009
Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference: April 18, 2009
Catholic Youth Expeditions Benefit (Dinner, Concert, Auction): April 18, 2009
Catholic Men's Discernment Group: May 1, 2009
World Day of Prayer for Vocations: May 3, 2009
Commissioning of Parish Leaders: May 14, 2009
Deacon Ordination: May 16, 2009
Catholic Women's Retreat at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc: May 29-31, 2009
Priesthood Ordination: June 6, 2009 (Tim Brandt)
Camp Franciscan for Girls: June 16-18, 2009
Steppin' Right with Jesus Middle School Vocations Day: June 12, 2009
Project Andrew Dinner: August 4, 2009
Seminarian Collection: August 8-30, 2009
Serra/Seminarian Retreat: August 11-13, 2009
Diocesan Altar Servers Day for Girls: August 22, 2009
Diocesan Altar Servers Day for Boys: August 23, 2009
2010
Vocation Awareness Week: January 10-15, 2010
World Day for Consecrated Life: February 7, 2010
World Day of Prayer for Vocations: April 25, 2010
Deacon Ordination: May 15, 2010
Commissioning of Parish Leaders: May 20, 2010
Priesthood Ordination: June 5, 2010
Seminarian Collection: August 7-30, 2010
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