"I’m my own man! I’m self-made, and I alone should determine my destiny!" - At least that’s what contemporary society would have us believe...

What is the best way to promote vocations? Is it by directly talking with specific young people? Is it by handing out pamphlets and books?

Happy Birthday to all Parishioners celebrating in March!

Perhaps priesthood has crossed your mind, but fear pushes the idea away...

In this e-newsletter from The Vineyard, the top ten videos promoting vocations are listed.

In this e-newsletter from The Vineyard, the top ten videos promoting vocations are listed.

In some ways Deacons David Bayardo and Alfredo Villarreal’s lives have been similar, both men are striving to do God’s will in their lives and will be ordained priests next year...

Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey welcomed the newest priest to the Diocese of Corpus Christi at the Corpus Christi Cathedral on June 8. See video, photo album, and story from the South Texas Catholic here.

Joshua Stephens graduated from Holy Trinity Seminary at the University of Dallas with a degree in Philosophy. Stephens will begin Theological Studies in Fall 2013 at the Pontifical North American College in Vatican City. See photo here.

Happy Birthday to all Parishioners celebrating in February!

In this e-newsletter from The Vineyard, parents are given tips on how to be supportive if their children express interest in priesthood or religious life.

In this e-newsletter from The Vineyard, vocations promoters are given tips on how to talk to a man about the priesthood.

If you were about to make one decision that would dramatically impact the rest of your life, how would you go about it?

ROME—The 15 priests and priests-to-be stood in a circle in the seminary lobby for their morning prayer. Led by a deacon in a Minnesota Wild hockey T-shirt, they worked through a hymn and then on to the book of Romans, their clear voices echoing through the room. A few wore the traditional black shirt and collar. Most went with shorts and flip-flops.

On Sunday, April 21, in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis conferred priestly ordination upon 10 deacons from several Roman diocesan seminaries: the Major Seminary, the Seminary of the Oblates, the sanctuary of the Virgin of Divine Love, and the Redemptoris Mater Seminary.

On Friday, Feb. 22, Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI. Earlier in the month, Pope Benedict announced that he would resign his papacy on Feb. 28.