YOUR DISCERNMENT JOURNEY STARTS HERE
YOUR
DISCERNMENT
JOURNEY
STARTS HERE
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Discover God’s Plan for You!
If you’re here, you’re probably seeking clarity as you try to discern God’s plan for your future.
We’re here to accompany you on that journey. The Archdiocese of Washington has helped many men sort through their thoughts and feelings to discover what God is truly calling them to.
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Our self-assessment survey is a great place to start if you’re not ready to talk to our Director of Priest Vocations.
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MEET OUR VOCATIONS DIRECTOR
Fr. Mark Ivany has been down the path of discernment himself with all its excitement and uncertainties.
As the Director of Priest Vocations for The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, Fr. Ivany has helped dozens of men discover God’s call in their lives. He would love to speak with you about what you’re experiencing in your mind and heart.
WHAT'S NEW
What’s new on DC Priest?
EVENTS
2025 Eucharistic Holy Hour for Ordinands to the Priesthood, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
Please join us on Friday, June 20, 2025, for a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Ordinands to the Priesthood, 6:00 p.m., at the Crypt Church, Basilica of the National Shrine of […]
2025 Ordination to the Priesthood, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
Please join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025, for the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ, 10:00 a.m., at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the […]
2025 Middle-School Vocations Day
Boys who will be in grades 6, 7, or 8 in the Fall of 2025 are invited to register for Middle-School Vocations Day. This event will be held at Saint […]
2025 Quo Vadis Camp
Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Quo Vadis Camp. Registration for this event is now open at https://forms.dcpriest.org/2025-quo-vadis-camp. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie White at […]
PRIESTHOOD 101
What’s a priest’s average day like? What do priests find most fulfilling about their vocation? Get your questions answered here!
VOCATIONS STORIES
Hear the inspiring stories of men like you who answered God’s call to the priesthood.
SUPPORT YOUR FUTURE PRIESTS
Are you the parent, fellow parishioner, or friend of someone discerning the priesthood? Find out how to support that special man’s calling.
