Philly Vocations

Alex Kay thought about being a priest since a young age but in high school, his faith was tested. Through prayer, he found a sense of peace and has since been 'on fire for the Lord'. Alex is now a seminarian for @archphilly. Thank you for praying for Alex as you go to Mass!

Don't miss the chance for your young adult group / campus ministry to participate in this year's Cassock Classic Tournament! The deadline to register your team is TODAY, MARCH 20TH!!! Registration materials are available at hubs.li/Q047DmCk0!

Inspire young people, St. Joseph, with the courage to say ‘yes’ to the Lord.

Leonardo Salmeron felt God’s call to follow Him following a retreat and thereafter began a period of vocational discernment. Despite doubts and fears, he continued to follow God’s call, and is now a seminarian for @ArchPhilly studying at @StCharlesSem.

"When you trust in Him, He will reveal to you what your vocation will be." Seminarian David Trinh As you attend Mass today, please pray for David to continue to follow God's call for his life!

Your #vocation is the greatest #adventure you’ll ever step into. Don’t miss it.

Have you been resistant to the Lord's call in your life? If so, listen as Hugo describes his journey to follow the Lord. Please continue to pray for Juan and his fellow seminarians that they continue to follow God's call for his life!

High school men: Join others at PCSP to study great Catholic theological and philosophical texts, gain a deeper understanding of yourselves and your faith and draw nearer to our Lord through prayer and study. PCSP will be held at @StCharlesSeminary from July 6-17, 2026.

Last Saturday, hundreds of men throughout the Archdiocese gathered for Man Up Philly, the largest Catholic men's spirituality conference in Philadelphia. Fr English had the opportunity to speak to these men about the importance of vocations. Visit us at hubs.li/Q045MK7v0

Jason Alvarez, like many seminarians, first felt called to the priesthood as an altar server. This week, while in Adoration for Vocations, please pray for Jason to continue to follow where God is leading him!

This week marks the 4th Anniversary of "Philly Adoration for Vocations" at St Charles Borromeo Seminary! Please join us tomorrow, March 5th, from 9 AM to 4 PM to pray to the Lord of the Harvest that he sends more laborers for His harvest!! hubs.li/Q045pBB10.

Spring is upon us, but more importantly, it's time to get your team registered for the 2026 Cassock Classic! Visit our website to sign up today.

Josh's advice for discerners: "Stay close to Our Lady, and stay close to our Lord." This week, while you spend time in Adoration, please keep Josh in your prayers as he continues to answer God's call!

"The Lord has given me a joy that I haven't experienced anywhere else." This week, please pray for Juan Pablo while he continues to follow where the Lord leads him!

Where are you going? Register for Quo Vadis Days 2026 at hubs.li/Q044jV3W0

2 WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER! For nearly 20 years, the Vocation Office has organized BBVC - a day for young men to play games, make friends, and have fun at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. To learn more or register, please visit our website at hubs.li/Q043rdhQ0

Registration is open! The Cassock Classic is an annual Ultimate Frisbee tournament for Young Adults and seminarians, organized by the Vocation Office. To register your group, visit our website at hubs.li/Q043dh9h0

"I want to be like them." Luke saw how Philly priests loved the Mass and loved their parishioners, and wanted to be like them. Please pray for Luke to continue to follow God's call for his life!

"Instead of talking, I was listening to the Lord." Through a strong devotion to Our Lady, Michael obtained the strength and courage to discern God's call to the priesthood at St. Charles Seminary. Please pray for Michael in Adoration tomorrow!

Have you ever wanted to know what a day in the life of a seminarian is like? Great news - you can COME AND SEE! Our next Come and See weekend is for High school young men, on February 21 and 22, 2026. Check out our website for more dates at hubs.li/Q042yc9h0