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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC, United StatesAll are welcome—no need to register.
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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 levels to join us for our Fall Century. On Saturday, […]
Parish Vocation Representatives of the Archdiocese of Washington are invited to register for the PVR Workshop on Saturday, October 14, 2023. 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 15, 2023. The day will include Mass at 9:00 a.m. at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, Maryland, followed by lunch and paintball at Southern Maryland Paintball in Newburg, Maryland. […]
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 3, to Sunday, November 5, 2023. The Retreat is […]
Are you interested in learning more about the priesthood? Join Cardinal Gregory, priests, and seminarians for a Men's Discernment Mass and Dinner on Sunday, November 19, 2023, 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 […]
High-school age young men are invited to a Quo Vadis Event on Sunday, December 10, at St. Joseph's in Largo, Maryland. The event will take place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will include Eucharistic Adoration, a reflection on the virtue of justice, plus sports and pizza. Registration is required.
With the permission of their pastors, Parish Vocation Representatives of the Archdiocese of Washington are invited to participate in the 2024 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 Thursday, […]
Men between the ages of 18 to 40s are invited to join us for a Men's Discernment Retreat, February 9 to 11, 2024. 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. […]
Young men in the Archdiocese of Washington, who are Juniors or Seniors only, are invited to Quo Vadis Shadow Day on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Shadow Day will be held at the Saint John Paul II Seminary in Washington, D.C. There is no cost, but registration is required.
Sixth-grade students are encouraged to attend the Vocations Mass for Students in 6th Grade on Thursday, March 21, 2024. 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 […]
Please register now for the Run for Vocations—Brookland! Come pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, grow in faith, and have a fun afternoon! This is a 5K run around Brookland (a shorter walking route is also available). The race begins and ends at Saint John Paul II Seminary, 145 Taylor Street, NE, […]