Holy Orders

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate.

(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1536)


If you have ever thought about or are currently discerning a call to the priesthood, Please speak to your local parish priest or the Vocation Director for the Diocese of Springfield.


Be courageous. Do not be afraid. God is always generous with grace for those He calls to the priesthood.


Click on the link below to know more about becoming a Priest for the Diocese of Springfield.



Office of Vocations

“The priest is above all a servant of others.”


Pope Benedict XVI

- Sacramentum Caritatis