The Sacrament of Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Holy Orders is the sacrament through which men are ordained to serve the Church as bishops, priests, or deacons. Priests are ordained to preach the Gospel, celebrate the Sacraments, and shepherd God's people in the person of Christ, while deacons are ordained to ministries of charity, proclaiming the Gospel, preaching, and assisting in the Church's liturgical and pastoral life. 

For information regarding vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood or Permanent Diaconate, please contact one of our Priests or one of our Deacons.  More information is available from the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary: 610-667-5778 or www.HeedTheCall.org .

For information regarding vocations to the Consecrated Religious Life for men and women, please click here .