Praised be Jesus Christ! Welcome to Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Website for Priestly Vocations! This year, the Church throughout the world celebrates with joy the Year of the Priest! We recall the 150th Anniversary of the Death of St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Diocesan Priests.  We remember his life and highlight the gift and mystery of His call which touches the lives of every man, woman and child, namely the Catholic Priesthood!

 

This website introduces you to the young men of our Archdiocese who are heeding the call of Jesus.  Like John Vianney of long ago, they are seeking to discover anew the “love of the heart of Jesus”, namely the Catholic Priesthood.  It is my prayer that these pages will help you discover that same gift so that you may say “yes” to his awesome call.

 

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus which set St. John Vianney’s heart ablaze, warm your heart with faith, hope and love to embrace and “heed the call.”