https://d2wldr9tsuuj1b.cloudfront.net/2759/slideshows/homeCustom589x340/Proj%20Andrew%202017.jpgProject Andrew Dinner - Meet, Eat and Pray with Bishop MulveyYoung men ages 16 and over are invited to enjoy an evening of food and fellowship with Bishop Mulvey and other priests of the Diocese. In a relaxed, no-pressure setting, come discover how God calls ordinary men to an extraordinary life. Learn more about the call to the priesthood and how God calls everyone to a vocation.
When: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 6pm
Where: St. Pius X Catholic Church - Parish Hall
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https://d2wldr9tsuuj1b.cloudfront.net/2759/slideshows/homeCustom589x340/SeekHolinessSlider-2.pngDiocesan Vocation Awareness Retreat - March 29-31, 2019This retreat is designed to help young adults (ages 18-35) explore and learn more about the various vocations God may be calling them to and to give space to discern in peace God's will. It will provide the time, environment, and opportunity to clarify one's calling without any pressure or commitment.
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https://d2wldr9tsuuj1b.cloudfront.net/2759/slideshows/homeCustom589x340/17242988_G1.jpgLocal Football Player Taking Path of PriesthoodStory by Chelsea Torres, KRIS 6 News.
For many high school football players, playing at the collegiate level is a dream. That was the dream for Veteran’s Memorial running back, Aaron Lugo. Austin College offered him a scholarship, but Lugo felt something stronger in his heart. He felt the call to the priesthood. Mary Martinez, Lugo’s mother, said that he used to always talk about becoming a priest.
https://d2wldr9tsuuj1b.cloudfront.net/2759/slideshows/homeCustom589x340/Vocations-01.pngDiscovery Mission VBSA Catholic VBS program that teaches children all about vocations! It’s filled with fun activities and meaningful content about marriage, priesthood, and religious life.
Now is the perfect time to order your VBS kit for the summer!https://www.vocationbibleschool.com_blank
https://d2wldr9tsuuj1b.cloudfront.net/2759/slideshows/homeCustom589x340/IMG_5129-M%201.jpgDiocese Welcomes Three New DeaconsBishop Michael Mulvey ordained Richard Gutierrez, Ramiro “RJ” Regalado, Jr. and Santos Ruben Jones III to the diaconate at Corpus Christi Cathedral on June 3. For Deacons Gutierrez and Regalado this will be a transitional period. The next step in their formation will be ordination to the priesthood, whereas Deacon Jones is ordained to the permanent diaconate.https://southtexascatholic.com/news/2018sons_blank
https://d2wldr9tsuuj1b.cloudfront.net/2759/slideshows/homeCustom589x340/20170201_140348.jpgInstituted in the Ministry of AcolyteSeminarian Ramiro Regalado Jr. was instituted into the ministry of Acolyte according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church in the chapel of Theological College at The Catholic University of America, Washington DC on January 30, 2017https://www.southtexascatholic.com/news/regalado-installed-as-acolyte-in-washington-dc_self
https://d2wldr9tsuuj1b.cloudfront.net/2759/slideshows/homeCustom589x340/IMG_1306.JPGInstituted in Ministry of AcolyteSeminarian Richard Gutierrez was instituted into the ministry of Acolyte according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church at Assumption Seminary, San Antonio on October 15, 2017
https://d2wldr9tsuuj1b.cloudfront.net/2759/slideshows/homeCustom589x340/raymond%20candidacy.jpgPendleton Accepted into Rite of CandidacySeminarian Raymond Pendleton was accepted into the Rite of Candidacy at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Mulvey at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish on June 20. Bishop Mulvey was joined by concelebrants Father James Stembler, V.G., Father Romeo Salinas, Vocations Director, Msgr. Leonard Pivonka, JCD and several other priests of the diocese. Click to view the full article.https://www.southtexascatholic.com/news/pendelton-accepted-into-rite-of-candidacy_blank
https://d2wldr9tsuuj1b.cloudfront.net/2759/slideshows/homeCustom589x340/InvisibleMonastery.jpgInvisible Monastery organizes continuous prayer for vocations, as suggested by the Vatican in 2012. Members of Invisible Monastery can pledge to pray daily or weekly for vocations, choose their type of prayer, and receive a quarterly e-newsletter.http://www.invisiblemonastery.com/_blank
Welcome
The Office of Vocations in the Diocese of Corpus Christi offers a range of services for discerning individuals and the community. From helping an individual discern the true nature of his or her call, to encouraging the community's awareness and support of religious vocations. We encourage everyone to listen to our hearts, as they are guided by God.