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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
Email: giera.craig@aod.org
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Men of the Hearts Podcast
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3 days ago“Find Jesus in the Eucharist. If you want to know what God wants, go to Him.” Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. David Pellican are joined by Fr. Perrin Atisha who shares his journey to ordination at age 26 for...
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3 weeks ago“Never be afraid to accept your vocation. Because God will supply what we need.” Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. David Pellican are joined by Fr. Matthew Hood. Together they discuss Fr. Matt’s journey from...
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2 months ago“Don’t be afraid.” Fr. David Pellican welcomes Bishop Robert Fisher, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit, to Men of the Hearts. In this episode, they discuss His Excellency’s journey to...
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3 months ago"Whatever you need to hear the voice of God, if you're open to it, God's gonna talk to you." Join Fr. Craig Giera as he welcomes Fr. John Kopson, who shares his journey to the priesthood. After...
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4 months 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...
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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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