VOCATION EVENTS

VOCATION
EVENTS

Join other men in discernment at one of our vocation events.
  • 2025 Vocations Mass for Students in 6th Grade

    Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States

    Sixth-grade students are encouraged to attend the Vocations Mass for Students in 6th Grade on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Mass begins at 10:30 a.m. Seminarians, priests, and religious sisters and brothers will be present after Mass to meet, speak with, and answer students' questions. For more information, please contact the Office of Priest Vocations at […]

  • 2025 Holy Hour for Vocations

    Please see the attached form for parishes who are having a Holy Hour for the intentions of the ordinands and an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.

  • 2025 Men’s Discernment Mass and Brunch

    Saint John Paul II Seminary 145 Taylor Street NE, DC, WA, United States

    Young men (college age and up) are invited to a Men's Discernment Mass and Brunch on Sunday, May 18, 2025, 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 […]

  • 2025 Eucharistic Holy Hour for Ordinands to the Priesthood, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

    Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States

    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 the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. Reverend Mario Majano will be the Presider and Homilist. This year 5 men will be ordained on June 21, 2025. […]

  • 2025 Ordination to the Priesthood, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

    Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States

    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 Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. This year five men will be ordained. The ordinands are Deacon Marco Cerritelli Deacon Gerard Gayou Deacon Louis McHale Deacon Daniel […]

  • 2025 Middle-School Vocations Day

    Saint John Paul II Seminary 145 Taylor Street NE, DC, WA, United States

    Registration has reached capacity and is now closed. 

  • 2025 Quo Vadis Camp

    Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Quo Vadis Camp. Registration for this event is now closed because we have reached our capacity. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie White at whitem@adw.org.

  • 2025 Ride for Vocations

    Sacred Heart Catholic Church 205 St. Marys Avenue, La Plata, MD, United States

    Please join us for the 10th Annual Ride for Vocations! 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 all experience […]

    $25
  • Quo Vadis Excursion: St. Clement’s Island

    St. Clement's Island 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD, United States

    High-school age young men are invited to a Quo Vadis Excursion on Sunday, October 19, 2025, on St. Clement's Island, St. Mary's County, Maryland. Our excursion will include a short ferry boat ride (ticket provided) to St. Clement's Island, Mass, a tour of the historic lighthouse, a picnic lunch, sports games and maybe even swimming! […]

  • 2025 PVR Workshop

    Saint John Paul II Seminary 145 Taylor Street NE, DC, WA, United States

    Parish Vocation Representatives of the Archdiocese of Washington are invited to register for the PVR Workshop on Saturday, November 1, 2025. 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! […]

  • 2025 Men’s Discernment Mass and Dinner

    Saint John Paul II National Shrine 3900 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC, United States

    Are you interested in learning more about the priesthood? Join priests and seminarians for a Men's Discernment Mass and Dinner on Sunday, November 2, 2025, 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 […]

  • 2025 Quo Vadis Come and See Retreat

    Saint John Paul II Seminary 145 Taylor Street NE, DC, WA, United States

    Registration for the Come and See Retreat is now closed.

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