Those interested in finding out more about vocations to the priesthood, permanent diaconate, or consecrated religious life, are invited to speak to any member of the clergy at St. Patrick's.

"In the ecclesial service of the ordained minister, it is Christ himself who is present to his Church as Head of his Body, Shepherd of his flock, high priest of the redemptive sacrifice, Teacher of Truth.  This is what the Church means by saying that the priest, by virtue of the sacrament of Holy Orders, acts in persona Christi Capitis," that is, in the person of Christ the head.  (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1548).

For more information about vocations to the priesthood, please visit the Archdiocese of Boston's Office of Vocations website: https://vocationsboston.org

"The perfection of charity, to which all the faithful are called, entails for those who freely follow the call to consecrated life the obligation of practicing chastity in celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom, poverty and obedience. It is the profession of these counsels, within a permanent state of life recognized by the Church, that characterizes the life consecrated to God."  (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 915)

Deacons share in Christ's mission and grace in a special way. The sacrament of Holy Orders…configures them to Christ, who made himself the "deacon" or servant of all. Among other tasks, it is the task of deacons to assist the bishop and priests in the celebration of the divine mysteries, above all the Eucharist, in the distribution of Holy Communion, in assisting at and blessing marriages, in the proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, in presiding over funerals, and in dedicating themselves to the various ministries of charity. (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1570).

For more information about vocations to the permanent diaconate, please visit https://bostondiaconate.org/

For more information about vocations to women's religious life, please visit the Archdiocese of Boston's Delegate for Religious website here: https://www.bostoncatholic.org/delegate-religious