October 12, 2015

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Launch Post Papal Visit Vocation Recruitment Program

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is excited to announce the details of a major post Papal visit priestly vocations promotion initiative.

Called by Name will roll-out in all parishes of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the weekends of November 1 and November 8.  The program aims to get parishioners involved by inviting them to suggest suitable candidates for the priesthood by filling out pew cards.  These names are then reviewed by the Parish Vocation Review Committee and candidates are invited to attend an upcoming discernment event.

To encourage young men to consider the priesthood, a new film, Heed the Call, will also be released.  Produced by the Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood and directed by Bill Rose of Joyful Films, Heed the Call will be available on (insert).  Called by Name was created to continue the momentum that started this year when the number of new Philadelphia seminarians increased three-fold.  These and other topics will be addressed at a news conference.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
1:15 p.m.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
100 East Wynnewood Road
Wynnewood, PA 

Speakers at the news conference will include Bishop Timothy C. Senior, rector of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Father Stephen DeLacy, Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Philadelphia and several seminarians telling their vocation stories.  The new film, Heed the Call, will also be shown.

Founded in 1832, the Seminary has served as a leading institution in the formation of Catholic men for the Priesthood in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and dioceses throughout the country for over 180 years.

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Editor’s Note:  For more information on Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary please visit http://www.scs.edu/. For more information about the Office for Vocations, please visit http://heedthecall.org.