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We ALL Have a Vocation
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Vicariate 1 Calendar
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Saturday, March 11, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
CLICK TITLE FOR REGISTRATION or MORE DETAILS - - - - - - CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND FULL LUNCH INCLUDED! • New, Improved Format. Live in-person and streamed video presentations. • Morning Mass with the Bishop. Opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration. • Confessions will be available during the Conference. menofchristillinois.netRead More
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Discerning Your Vocation
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Welcome!
The call to the diaconate, like all Christian vocations, comes from God. It is a call that may be
beckoning you. To explore more about to this possible call, please contact your pastor or the Institute for Diaconal Studies (IDS).
IDS is available to assist you with your questions and concerns about the requirements and procedures. The flyer below is a list of the 2018-2019 "Explore the Diaconate" informational sessions. These sessions will be held in all all six vicariates and at University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary..
For more information, contact Deacon Bob Puhala, IDS Director, bpuhala@usml.edu or call
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Directors of the Institute will welcome you and discuss all aspects of the archdiocese’s deacon formation program, including application requirements and all elements of the formation journey. Wives of potential applicants are welcome and urged to attend.
The Institute for Diaconal Studies (IDS) invites all men who feel the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit to attend an Exploring the Diaconate session. It is a time to pray, discuss, and learn more about the discernment process and the formation program that aspirants and candidates pursue. Please join us, with your wives, if married, as we explore the potential of a vocation, engage in dialogue and pray in search of the next step. All are welcome to attend any of the sessions. No registration required.