Vocations

Through the sacrament of Baptism, each person receives his or her "vocation," a call from God to be holy and to serve Him. This call to holiness and service is lived in the single state (in certain cases), in married life, as an ordained man, or as a consecrated person. 

If you are considering the priesthood or religious life, contact Father Charlier (frcharlie@saintalbert.org) or Fr. Greg Gerhard (fr.greg.gerhart@austindiocese.org) of Diocese of Austin Office of Vocations. 

Called By Name Sunday is an opportunity for us as individuals to be open to God’s calling in our lives and it is also a time for us to allow God to call others through our invitation. Is there someone you know who may be called to the priesthood or religious life? Help us to encourage them by sharing their name and contact information. There are two ways to do so: online or by mail. To share their information online, go to the diocesan Vocations website at godiscalling.me. To share their information by mail, fill out the form on the envelope we have provided. Tear off the top and save it as a prayer card. Seal the envelope. Put a stamp on it and drop it in the mail. Those whose names are provided will receive a communication from Bishop Vásquez and the Vocations Office with encouragement and resources to hear and respond to God’s call for their life - no matter what it is. Thank you for your generous participation in Called By Name Sunday. With your help, this initiative will bear fruit for our diocese for generations to come. 

Click here to read the letter from Bishop Vasquez (English).
Haga clic aquí para leer la carda del obispo Vásquez (español).