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DETROIT PRIESTLY VOCATIONS
Are you called to the priesthood? The Archdiocese of Detroit Office of Priestly Vocations offers resources for any young men discerning the priesthood. Their new website has information on applying to seminary, frequently asked questions, and how to get in touch with Fr. Craig Giera, the vocation director for the Archdiocese of Detroit.
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Archdiocese of Detroit
Office of Priestly Vocations
Fr. Craig Giera, Director
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Men of the Hearts Podcast
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4 weeks ago“Can I really be happy doing this?” Join hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. David Pellican as they welcome Bishop Donald Hanchon, a Detroit native brimming with wisdom for vocational discernment. His... -
2 months agoIf you think the priesthood is boring or mundane, this episode of Men of the Hearts is for you. Monsignor Tim Hogan shares the journey the Lord has brought him from being a medic in the military, to... -
3 months agoThis episode of Men of the Hearts is full of priestly fraternity, two inspiring vocation stories, and encouragement against fears of inadequacy related to the priesthood. Join hosts Fr. Craig Giera... -
4 months agoIn this 12th episode of Men of the hearts, Fr. David and Fr. Craig welcome a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit, Fr. Tim Birney. Fr. Tim shares his journey to the priesthood that began with family... -
5 months agoFr. Craig and Fr. David take a deep dive into the mystery of offering Mass from a priest’s perspective. They share about their own experiences with saying the Mass, both their first Masses and in...
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What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, bishops and priests are given a special role in carrying out the mission of the Church. They exercise the ministerial priesthood of Jesus Christ as head of the Church. Through many of the Sacraments they act In Persona Christi (In the Person of Christ). The share in the one priesthood of Jesus Christ.
Deacons also receive a special grace through ordination and are called to assist the ministry of bishops and priests (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], nos. 1547, 1554). Pope Benedict XVI writes, “The priest is above all a servant of others” (Sacramentum Caritatis [Sacrament of Charity], no. 23). In gathering the community, modeling Christ’s love for the poor, presiding at Eucharist, and evangelizing social realities, ordained ministers help Christians imitate Christ’s mission of love and justice.
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