Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate (Bishop), presbyterate (Priest), and diaconate (Deacon).
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1536
Please consult the Parish Office if you have questions or need information about Vocations, or contact the Vocations Director of our Diocese, whose information is listed below.
Diocesan Vocation Directors Information
Rev. Nicholas G. Junker, Director, Njunker08@hotmail.com
618-234-1166, ext. 113
Fax: 618-235-7416
Mrs. Patti Warner, 618-235-9601, Ext. 1452, PWarner@diobelle.org
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
vocations website:
www.foryourvocation.org
Please pray for our current Seminarians. Their prayer cards are available at the Parish.