Holy Orders

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, presbyterate, and diaconate. (CCC 1536)

If you are a practicing male Catholic in love with your faith, perhaps Jesus is calling you to be a Priest or Deacon.

For those contemplating priesthood:
Our Diocesan Vocation Director is Rev. Matthew Reese.  Please contact him directly or speak to any of our clergy.
​https://www.dioceseaj.org/vocation-office/

For those contemplating the Diaconate:
Our Diocesan Diaconate Director is Deacon Mike Russo.  Please contact him directly or speak to any of our clergy.
​https://www.dioceseaj.org/diaconate/