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“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you.” - Jeremiah 29:11 🕊️ Welcome to the Austin Vocations Facebook fan page.
This resource was developed to help respond to this stirring plea from the Heart of Christ. In its pages you’ll find information about priesthood and consecrated life in the Diocese of Austin, tools for prayer and discernment, and pages that introduce you to our seminarians in priestly formation. This is a great time to be a priest or consecrated sister or brother! The Diocese of Austin is building a culture of vocations. Every vocation is discovered through the encounter with Jesus Christ. Our goal is that of Pope Benedict XVI when he said, “It is essential that every local Church become more sensitive and attentive to the pastoral care of vocations, helping children and young people in particular at every level of family, parish and associations – as Jesus did with his disciples – to grow into a genuine and affectionate friendship with the Lord, cultivated through personal and liturgical prayer; to grow in familiarity with the sacred Scriptures and thus to listen attentively and fruitfully to the word of God; to understand that entering into God’s will does not crush or destroy a person, but instead leads to the discovery of the deepest truth about ourselves; and finally to be generous and fraternal in relationships with others, since it is only in being open to the love of God that we discover true joy and the fulfillment of our aspirations.” – Pope Benedict XVI, Message for the 48th World Day of Prayer for Vocations
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180 days until Easter! That’s 180 days to pray, to listen, and to ask one life-changing question: “Lord, what are Your plans for me?” 🤲
Imagine how your Easter could look if you spent the six months leading up to it seriously discerning your vocation. D180 is a six-month challenge with daily readings, a rule of life, prayer, and concrete actions to help you discern a call to the priesthood or religious life.
Your 180 days could start today.
Join the challenge - now available on the App Store! For print options and more, visit austinvocations.com/discernment-180 or discernment180.com.
Our priests have a unique proximity to Christ, and for Josh, that nearness is one of his greatest hopes as a seminarian.
To learn to love with His heart. To see the world as He sees it. To draw nearer to Him through the sacraments in a way uniquely entrusted to the priest.
For Josh, the priesthood is ultimately a desire to be close to Christ, and, from that closeness, to bring others closer to Him.
If you feel a tug towards this desire, the Office of Vocations is here for you. Email [email protected] for more.
It’s not too late! We’re accepting Called By Name submissions through October 3rd. That’s exactly ONE WEEK from today! 7 days of prayer, petition, and participation in God’s perfect plans. Submit a name at austinvocations.com/called. 🙏🏻📣📮
09/25/2026
Fr. Greg was recently featured on the YouTube Channel of lay digital evangelist, Gabi After Hours, to discuss discernment and D180! You can check it out here: https://youtu.be/2ENpiizGtQo?si=75rxEhN4qnUp1DhR 🙏
Celibacy or Marriage | D180 Open Your Heart to God's Call visit: https://discernment180.com
09/25/2026
Join us in wishing Qui a happy birthday! We are blessed to have him as a seminarian for the Diocese of Austin. Let us keep him in our prayers on this special day! 🎉
To read more about Qui and his brother seminarians, visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H07BzMc0.
09/24/2026
The time has changed, but the invitations still stands. BELOVED will now run from 9:15 am to 4 pm. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️
Women - you are invited to join the Office of Vocations, Sr. Silvia Tarafa, and other religious sisters from throughout the diocese for a day of discussion, formation, and discernment! BELOVED will take place October 10 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Austin. The event is open to women ages 14 to 35. To learn more and to register, visit austinvocations.com/events.
09/22/2026
Where might God be calling you to follow Him? 🎣
Men, you are invited to join Fr. Greg Gerhart, Vocation Director for the Diocese, alongside other priests and seminarians for Fishers of Men: a day to learn more about the call to the priesthood, ask questions, and spend time with other men open to God’s plan for their lives. Fishers will take place on October 10 at St. Louis King of France in Austin and is open to men ages 14 to 49. To learn more and to register, visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Z4Nq0.
09/22/2026
Have you ever wondered if God might be calling you to something more? ❤️
Women - you are invited to join the Office of Vocations, Sr. Silvia Tarafa, and other religious sisters from throughout the diocese for a day of discussion, formation, and discernment! BELOVED will take place October 10 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Austin. The event is open to women ages 14 to 35. To learn more and to register, visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Z4820.
09/21/2026
The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus & Mary (SCTJM) invite women, ages 18 to 35, to their FIAT Retreat this October! ❤️⚔️
The FIAT Retreat is a local opportunity to learn more about the sisters' way of life as Servants of the Pierced Hearts. Join the sisters from October 2-4, just an hour north of Round Rock and for only $35! Learn more by emailing [email protected].
09/18/2026
Do not fear! Submissions for Called By Name are still open. Visit www.austinvocations.com/called to participate.👏🏼
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