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Join us, Saturday August 15th, at St. Catharine Laboure’ in North Middletown (110 Bray Ave), for retreat day for men, between the ages of 16-35, who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Priesthood.  The day will be led by Fr. Alan Bridges, between 8:30am – 3:00pm, with Adoration, Reflections by current seminarians, Mass, […]

For several years, St. Michael Parish in West Long Branch has held a day of prayer for vocations on the Feast of St. John Vianney, Patron St. of Parish Priests, on August 4.  This year, the Office of Vocations is working with the parish to promote and invite parishioners from throughout the Diocese to join us […]

“Come and See”
Priesthood Discernment & Fellowship
Friday, June 12, 2026
Beginning with Adoration & Mass at 5:00 PM
Mass at 6:00 PM followed by Dinner

Men between the ages of 15-40 that are interested in the Diocesan Priesthood are invited to an evening of discernment and fellowship at Ascension Church, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach.

The evening will begin with 5:00 PM Adoration, followed by Mass with Bishop O’Connell, in the Church at 6:00 PM and dinner to follow. THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE.

This is a great opportunity to learn about discerning the priesthood, meeting others open to a priestly vocation, all while enjoying some great food, games and activities!

Questions…contact our Fr. Chris Colavito at 732-267-4944 or CColavito@DioceseofTrenton.org

“Come and See” Discernment BBQ Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Beginning with Adoration & Mass at 5:00 PM BBQ Dinner to follow Men between the ages of 15-40 that are interested in the Diocesan Priesthood are invited to a discernment BBQ at St. Luke’s Parish, Toms River, NJ. The evening will begin with 5:00 PM Adoration, […]

Members from the Church of the Korean Martyrs Vocations Team meets with New Vocation Director