Washington, DC
VOCATION
EVENTS
Young men (college age and up) are invited to a Men's Discernment Mass and Brunch on Sunday, May 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Saint John Paul II Seminary. The day will include Mass, brunch, and an opportunity to discuss the priesthood with priests and seminarians. There is no charge, but you must […]
Please join us on Saturday, June 15, 2024, for the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ, 10:00 a.m., at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. This year 16 men will be ordained. DOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER
Boys who will be in grades 6, 7, or 8 in the Fall of 2024 are invited to register for Middle-School Vocations Day. This event will be held at Saint John Paul II Seminary on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join us for Adoration, sports, an opportunity to talk with […]
Join us for the Ride for Vocations on Saturday, September 28, 2024! Each year, a group of priests, seminarians, and laypeople from across The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington participate in a distance ride as a way to promote vocations through prayer, sacrifice, and raising financial support. The Ride for Vocations Team invites cyclists of […]
Parish Vocation Representatives of the Archdiocese of Washington are invited to register for the PVR Workshop on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The workshop is a great opportunity to meet other PVRs and share ideas; learn about activities for you to implement in your parish; and pick up your parish's new vocations posters and other materials! […]
High-school age young men from the Archdiocese of Washington are invited to register for the Quo Vadis Excursion and Paintball on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The day will include Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary, Newport, in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, followed by lunch, and paintball at Southern Maryland Paintball in Newburg, Maryland. For more […]
National Vocation Awareness Week will be celebrated from November 3 to 9, 2024. This annual weeklong celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States is dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renewing our prayers and support for those considering one of these vocations. Planning […]
Are you a Junior or Senior (ages 15 to 18) in high school in the Archdiocese of Washington who would like to learn more about the priesthood and seminary life? If so, please consider registering for our annual Quo Vadis Come and See Retreat, Friday, November 8, to Sunday, November 10, 2024. The Retreat is […]
Are you interested in learning more about the priesthood? Join priests and seminarians for a Men's Discernment Mass and Dinner on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Mass begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner. The Shrine is located at 3900 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC. On-site parking is […]
With the permission of their pastors, Parish Vocation Representatives of the Archdiocese of Washington are invited to participate in the 2025 Lenten Vocations Tree Project. Please use this form to order your supply of seminarian cards. So that you will receive your cards prior to Ash Wednesday, please complete this form no later than Wednesday, […]
Young men in the Archdiocese of Washington, who are Juniors or Seniors only, are invited to Quo Vadis Shadow Day on Friday, February 21, 2025. This event is for young men interested in learning more about seminary and the priesthood. The day will provide an opportunity to experience a day in the life of seminarians […]
High-school age young men are invited to a Quo Vadis Excursion on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Prince George's County. Please see the schedule below. The day will include Mass, lunch, hiking, talks, and fellowship. Optional bus transportation will be available with a pick-up location at the Chick-fil-A in Largo. Registration for the Excursion and […]
