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Articles About Vocations

'Priesthood is still vibrant and life-giving for me'
Fr. Jim Bilot, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Detroit
January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News

Roses of blessing - St. Therese inspired assistant vocations director

Kristen Lukowski
January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
"It was very difficult for my family, but we had faith," she said. "We understood that her suffering did have meaning."

Married couples should 'work to carry their spouse's soul safely into the arms of God'
Joe Skoney
January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
Often when one thinks about vocations, their minds turn to the priesthood and religious life. Many forget that married life is also a sacramental calling instituted by God.

Years as a priest have been the 'happiest of my life'
Fr. Richard Lewnau
January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
God, in His goodness, has called me to serve Him as a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit.

As a sister, I have seen 'little miracles'
Sr. Felicity Marie Madigan, CSSF
January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
My name is Sr. Felicity Marie Madigan and I am a Felician sister.

'A brother's work can be anything that helps others'

Bro. John Moriconi, SJ

January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
Can you say Mass?" "When will you be ordained?" "Can you get married?"

Parents gather to support their priest sons — and each other
Kristin Lukowski
January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
Support, spirituality and fellowship are all things mothers and fathers of priests find in the archdiocese's Parents of Priests group.

Graphic designer uses his gifts to help vocations - 'His witness of faith and family support for the priesthood is a model for many'
Kristin Lukowski
January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
Graphic artist David Tisch knows people should contemplate what God wants for their lives. Now, he's using his artistic talents to help other see that, too.

'Call to consecrated celibacy ... is the call to love'

Daniel A. Keating

Sometimes a simple, unexpected remark can point to a vocation.

Group works to promote vocations

Kristin Lukowski
January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
Vocations directors from religious orders, such as Dominican nuns and the De La Salle brothers, all over the archdiocese and region work together through their own organization as one tool to promote vocations.

A deacon offers wide-ranging ministry to God's family

Deacon Michael McKale

January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
My desire to serve God began at a very early age.

As a Secular Franciscan, I live my vocation in the world

David Seitz
January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
When most people hear the word "vocation," they automatically think of priests or religious brothers and sisters.

Answers available for discerning call to priesthood
Robert Delaney
February 17,2006 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
For the young man who thinks he might have a calling to the priesthood, Fr. James Bilot suggests a first step would be to discuss it with his parish priest or college chaplain, and with parents or others who could be supportive in his discernment process.

Weekend at seminary helps teen decide
Robert Delaney
February 17,2006 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
Adam Markham can attest to the value of attending a seminary Discernment Weekend in helping a young man who thinks he might have a vocation to the priesthood.

Fisherman's Fund formed to help finance seminarians, lay students
Robert Delaney
February 17,2006 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
Kathleen McCann said she was "astounded" when she learned that many new priests ordained for the Archdiocese of Detroit were beginning their priesthood with a student loan debt hanging over their head.

'I give thanks to God every day,' says parish priest
Fr. Brian K Cokonougher
February 17,2006 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
I look forward to celebrating the Holy Eucharist with my parishioners.

"My Vocation..." Priest, deacon, sister and lay minister tell of calling to serve Church
February 17,2006 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News
Studying for diaconate was hard, but worth it; 'God finds a way,' says Dominican; Lay ecclesial vocation seen as way to serve

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