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All who believe in the
person and the power of Jesus Christ, all who are baptized, are
called to walk with their brothers and sisters on their journey to
the Lord. This
is an open call for all Christians. Today, God calls some people to
a service of leadership in the Church as heads of their homes
(single and married life), as Brothers and Sisters working to serve
in the common good of a community (religious life), or a permanent
ministry of humble service to a diocese (deaconate or priesthood).
But the call of God can take a more specific shape. To be
called by God to be a priest is to experience a personal stirring in
your soul. In
proclaiming God’s word, celebrating the sacraments, and
shepherding the flock to which they belong, priests live out a call
they have experienced. When
the call to priesthood is coupled with an attraction to being with
the People of God in a given place, the local Church or diocese, and
serving them particularly in parish ministry, then the call points
to diocesan priesthood.
The following pages on this web-site are designed to assist
men who are exploring the possibility of priesthood in the service
of the Diocese of Erie. This
discernment of God in their lives ultimately will lead to a full,
holy, and joy-filled life well-lived.
Priesthood rooted in Jesus and in service to the Catholic
Faith which He founded redefines success: not in terms of wealth or
possession, but in the relationships to God, the Bishop, fellow
priests and religious, and the People of God in the Diocese of Erie.
A priest is called to be FAITHFUL to the Lord, the Holy
Father, his bishop and the teachings Jesus gives in our Catholic
Faith. We hope this
cite is helpful to you. If
you are a young man who is interested in more information on
priesthood for the Diocese of Erie, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
Wishing you God’s Blessings,
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