Washington, DC
VOCATION
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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 […]
Registration for the Come and See Retreat is now closed.
With the permission of their pastors, Parish Vocation Representatives of the Archdiocese of Washington are invited to participate in the 2026 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 Friday, […]
Men between the ages of 18 to 40s are invited to join us for a Men's Discernment Retreat, February 13 to 15, 2026. The weekend includes prayer, talks, Mass, and time for quiet reflection. You will have an opportunity to discuss the priesthood with seminarians, priests, and other men who are considering a priestly vocation. […]
Registration for the 2026 Shadow Day has closed.
High-school age young men are invited to a Quo Vadis Excursion to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bowie, on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Please see below for more details. The day will include Mass, lunch, and talks, and also includes a trip to Sky Zone trampoline park! There is no charge to take part in the […]
Sixth-grade students are encouraged to attend the Vocations Mass for Students in 6th Grade on Thursday, March 26, 2026. At 9:30 a.m., there is an optional "seated tour" for students. A Basilica staff member will talk about the chapels, mosaics, and other parts of the Basilica that can be seen from the pews. Mass begins […]
High-school age young men are invited to a Quo Vadis Excursion to Sugarloaf Mountain, Dickerson, on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Please see below for more details. The day will include hiking (total of three miles), Mass, and lunch. There is no charge to take part in the excursion, but registration is required. 9:00 a.m. Meet […]
Please see the form below 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. If you would like the flyer in Spanish, please email Melanie at WhiteM@adw.org.
Young men (college age and up) are invited to a Men's Discernment Mass and Brunch on Sunday, May 17, 2026, 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 Friday, June 19, 2026, 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 Pawel Sass will be the Presider and Homilist. This year five men will be ordained on June 20, 2026. […]
Boys in the Archdiocese of Washington who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the Fall 2026 are invited to register for Middle-School Vocations Day. Day includes Adoration, Mass, sports, lunch, an opportunity to talk with seminarians and priests, and more!
