Discernment Resources

Discernment is a process of coming to know the truth: about God, yourself, as well as a greater understanding of God’s plan for you. True discernment is like a good plan: you have to know the ‘ways and means’ you have and will need to have in order to attain your dream.

There are resources below to assist you in the process of general discernment of a call to religious life or diocesan priesthood, as well as discerning a call to Vincentian priesthood or brotherhood. You will also find links to helpful web sites with opportunities to experience the Vincentian Way!

Follow the links below to learn more.

Web Site Resources

At the ordination Mass can be seen Bishop Alfonso Aristizábal Cabezas, C.M. as the main celebrant and ordaining bishop. On the bishop's right is a newly ordained priest, Tri Minh Duong, C.M., and on the bishop's left can be seen two more newly ordained priests, Joseph Fitzgerald, C.M. and John Holliday, C.M.