St. Stephen was Christianity’s first martyr. As he was was stoned to death outside the city, he cried out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

Read More

The Office of Vocations celebrates God's universal call to holiness by helping foster a culture of vocations in our families, parishes, and schools.

Read More

Examination of Conscience for youth, teens and adults Below are three Examinations of Conscience, geared to different ages and stages of life.  The Examination of Conscience is a helpful tool to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. For children Responsibilities to God:Have I prayed every day?Have I prayed my morning prayers and night…

Read More

Events 3 – 9 November All Parishes 710 9th Avenue, Seattle, Washington National Vocation Awareness Week National Vocation Awareness Week, celebrated November 3-9, 2024 is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and…

Read More

While being single is not a vocation in and of itself, like those in holy orders, those who assume avowed religious life, and those who marry, all people are called to the universal vocation...

Read More

Is God calling you to be a diocesan priest? A diocesan priest normally serves within the boundaries of his diocese...

Read More