The following events are promoted by the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations as a means of exploring and discerning a call to religious life or the priesthood. Visit http://vocations.la-archdiocese,org or call (213) 637-7248 for additional information.
Oct. 22
Our Lady of the Angels Regional Congress, sponsored by the Office of Religious Education, held St. Mary's Academy, 701 Grace Ave., Inglewood. Information: (310) 216-9587.
Oct. 24
Men's Discernment Group, held at Caritas Center in Culver City, 7:30 p.m. Information: Fr. Jim Forsen, (213) 637-7515, or FrJRForsen@la-archdiocese.org.
Oct. 29
"Come and See" with the Sisters of Mary and Joseph at 5300 Crest Road in Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: Sr. Sheila Lynch DMJ, (310) 265-0499.
Oct. 29
Santa Barbara Regional Congress, sponsored by the Office of Religious Education, at Bishop Garcia Diego High School, Santa Barbara. Information: (805) 569-1135.
Nov. 4-6
"Recognizing God's Goodness for Life," for single women ages 21-40, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame, from 10 a.m. Friday to 5 pm Sunday at Our Lady's Lodge. Information: Sr. Judeen Julier, (562) 301-7373, or smjudeen@hotmail.com.
Nov. 5
Dicocesan Encuentro for Young Adults, Information: Ana Grande at (213) 637-7498.
Nov. 12
Franciscan Vocation Reflection Day, with the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, for women 18-35 years old; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Joseph's Family Center in Spokane, Wash. Information: Sr. Patricia Novak, OSF, (503) 233-1878 or srpatriciaosf@juno.com.
Nov. 18
Prayer and Discernment Group, for single Catholic men 21-40 interested in religious life/priesthood/Franciscan community life. Meet on Fridays, 6:30-9 p.m. for dinner, presentation, discussion and prayer. Newcomers must contact vocations coordinator before attending first meeting. Information: Fr. Chuck Talley, OFM, (503) 757-2984, or cstalleyho@yahoo.com.
Nov. 28
Men's Discernment Group at Caritas Center, Culver City, 7:30 p.m. Information: Fr. Jim Forsen, (213) 637-7515, or FrJRForsen@la-archdiocese.org.
Dec. 2
25th Anniversary Prayer Service, commemorating the four U.S. churchwomen martyred in El Salvador, sponsored by the several Religious Communities in Los Angeles. Begins at 7 p.m. in Mount St. Mary's College Doheny Campus Chapel, 10 Chester Pl., Los Angeles. Information: Sr. Jan Husung, CSJ, (310) 889-2117 or vocations@csjla.org.
Dec. 2-4
"Come and See" Weekend Experience with the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for women 18-35 years old, from 7 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Oregon Coast in Gearhart, Oregon (near Portland). Information: Sr. Patricia Novak, OSF, (503) 233-1878 or srpatriciaosf@juno.com.
Dec. 3
Day of Prayer, for young men and women in discernment at the Immaculate Heart Retreat House, 8:30 a.m-3:30 p.m. Information: Sr. Mary Teresa, IHM, (323) 664-1124 x 3011.
Dec. 10
"Come and See," Ministry Outreach Opportunity "Giving Tree" with Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to marginalized families in Carpinteria with Sr. Kathleen Patrice Sullivan, CSJ. All Day; carpool from Mount St. Mary's Doheny Campus, Los Angeles; call for departure and return times. Information: Sr. Jan Husung, CSJ, (310) 889-2117, or vocations@csjla.org.
Dec. 16-18
"Come and See," Retreat and Service Weekend with Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet: "Advent Prayer and Ministry Outreach Opportunity." From 7 p.m. Friday to noon lunch Sunday at Carondelet Center, Los Angeles; carpool on Saturday from there to serve at a Family Shelter's Christmas Party with Sr. Kathy Stein, CSJ. Information: Sr. Jan Husung, CSJ, (310) 889-2117 or vocations@csjla.org.
Dec. 19
Men's Discernment Group at Caritas Center, Culver City, 7:30 p.m. Information: Fr. Jim Forsen, (213) 637-7515, or FrJRForsen@la-archdiocese.org.
Jan. 8
Retreat for Young Women with the Sisters of Nazareth, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nazareth House, Los Angeles. Information: Sr. Fintan, (310) 839-2361 or sfintan@nazarethhouse.org.
Jan. 21
Forum on Religious Life for Men, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Mission San Gabriel. Information: Fr. Ralph Berg, CMF, (626) 457-3035.
Jan. 28
7-11 Ministry Day, sponsored by Vocations Office with opportunities to spend a day in ministry with priests or religious. Information: Sr. Kathy Bryant, (213) 637-7517 or SrKBryant@la-archdiocese.org.
Feb. 4-5
"Come and See Retreat Weekend" with Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet: "Sexuality and Celibacy," led by Sr. Lynn Levo, CSJ. From 9 a.m. Saturday to noon Sunday (ends with lunch) at Carondelet Center in Los Angeles. Information: Sr. Jan Husung, CSJ, (310) 889-2117 or vocations@csjla.org.
Feb. 11
"Come and See" with the Sisters of Mary and Joseph, 5300 Crest Rd. in Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: Sr. Sheila Lynch, DMJ, (310) 265-0499.
Feb. 27
Men's Discernment Group held at Caritas Center in Culver City, 7:30 p.m. Information: Fr. Jim Forsen, (213) 637-7515, or FrJRForsen@la-archdiocese.org.
March 4
"Run for Vocations" for the Archdiocese. Information: Sr. Kathy Bryant at (213) 637-7517 or SrKBryant@la-archdiocese.org
March 5
"Come and See Fun Day" with Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet: Support the "Run for Vocations" participants in the L.A. Marathon. All Day at Wilton Place CSJ Community House, Mile #22 of the L.A. Marathon Route, Los Angeles. Information: Sr. Jan Husung, CSJ, (310) 889-2117 or vocations@csjla.org .
March 10-12
Priesthood Discernment Retreat at St. John's Seminary, Camarillo. Information: Fr. Jim Forsen, (213) 637-7515, or FrJRForsen@la-archdiocese.org.
March 10-12
Lenten Retreat with the Sisters of Notre Dame, for single women ages 21-40; Friday 5 p.m. to Sunday at Our Lady's Lodge. Information: Sr. Judeen Julier, (562) 301-7373, or smjudeen@hotmail.com.
March 17
"Come and See Evening" with Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet: "Reflections on St. Joseph's Day and Jubilee" led by Sr. Claire Williams, CSJ, 6-9 p.m., dinner included, at Carondelet Novitiate, Los Angeles. Information: Sr. Jan Husung, CSJ, (310) 889-2117, or vocations@csjla.org.
March 18
Province Jubilee and St. Joseph's Day with Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet; begins with afternoon liturgy, ends with dinner, at Carondelet Center, Los Angeles. Information: Sr. Jan Husung, CSJ, (310) 889-2117, or vocations@csjla.org.
March 27
Men's Discernment Group at Caritas Center, Culver City, 7:30 p.m. Information: Fr. Jim Forsen, (213) 637-7515, or FrJRForsen@la-archdiocese.org.
March 31-April 2
Religious Education Congress, Anaheim Convention Center, workshops and talks, sponsored by Office of Religious Education. Information: (213) 637-7332 or at www.RECongress.org
April 1
Forum on Religious Life for Men, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Crespi Carmelite Community. Information: Frs. John Coleman and Fr. Kevin McBrien, O. Carm, (818) 345-6055.
April 1
Come Stand and Pray with Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet: Death Penalty Prayer Witness and CSJ Gathering at Religious Education Congress; 11:45 a.m., outside Anaheim Convention Center Arena, Anaheim. Information: Sr. Jan Husung, CSJ, (310) 889-2117, or vocations@csjla.org.
April 7-10
"Come and See" with the Divine Word Missionaries in Epworth, Iowa. An opportunity for single men to experience the life of a Divine Word Missionary. Information: Fr. Antonio Romo, SVD, (888) 388-5551 or romosvd@aol.com.
April 17-19
"Come and See" weekend with the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary of the Woods in Indiana. From 7 p.m. April 17 to 1 p.m. April 19. Information: Sr. Jenny Howard, (800) 860-1840 or jhoward@spsmw.org, or visit www.sistersofprovidence.org.
April 24
Men's Discernment Group, at Caritas Center in Culver City, 7:30 p.m. Information: Fr. Jim Forsen, (213) 637-7515, or FrJRForsen@la-archdiocese.org.
April 28-30
Weekend Discernment Retreat with the Sisters of Notre Dame, for single women ages 21-40 at Our Lady's Lodge. Information: Sr. Judeen Julier, (562) 301-7373, or smjudeen@hotmail.com.
April 29
"Come and See Retreat Day," with Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet: "Communication Skills for Community Living," 2-5 p.m., followed by dinner at Carondelet Novitiate, Los Angeles. Information: Sr. Jan Husung, CSJ, (310) 889-2117, or vocations@csjla.org.
May 17-21
"Come and See One-Week Live-In Experience," with Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Volunteer program serving homeless people in San Francisco with Srs. Katie O'Shea, Anne Davis and Jan Husung; live at Star of the Sea Convent, serve in various sites in San Francisco. (Space is limited; completed applications due April 15). Information: Sr. Jan Husung, CSJ, (310) 889-2117, or vocations@csjla.org.
June 2-4
"Pentecost Weekend Retreat," with the Sisters of Notre Dame, for women ages 21-40, from Friday evening to 5 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady's Lodge. Information: Sr. Judeen Julier, (562) 301-7373, or smjudeen@hotmail.com.
June 17
Forum on Religious Life for Men, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Dominguez Retreat Center. Information: Fr. Donald Lavelle, CMF, (323) 636-6030.
Nov. 4
"Come and See" with the Sisters of Mary and Joseph, 5300 Crest Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: Sr. Sheila Lynch, DMJ, (310) 265-0499. |