Vocations Events

Discernment Retreats

Encounter with God’s Call

For men, ages 16 and above

Fall 2025 Encounter                     Spring 2026 Encounter
November 14-16, 2025                  April 17 – 19, 2026

What is Encounter?

Encounter With God’s Call is a seminary discernment experience for high school juniors through recent college graduates (ages 16-25). During Encounter, the participants further discern the call to priesthood and learn about college seminary life. Throughout the weekend, participants pray, meet, and relax with seminarians. Together we all seek to listen for God’s voice and our call.

View more information here

REGISTER HERE FOR NOVEMBER 14-16, 2025 WEEKEND

Q’s:  Kelly Roper (Office Manager | Events Coordinator) 816-714-2381 or kroper@diocesekcsj.org

 

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“Quo Vadis” Retreat: December 19 – 21, 2025 at Franciscan Retreat Center, Independence, MO

Men, ages 16 and above

Where are you going?

Christ challenged Peter with the question, “Quo Vadis?” which means, “Where are you going?”.  This weekend retreat is specifically organized to help men answer this question, and other questions they might have about priesthood, seminary, and how to hear God’s voice in every day life.

View more information here

REGISTER HERE

Q’s:  Kelly Roper (Office Manager | Events Coordinator) 816-714-2381 or kroper@diocesekcsj.org

1-DAY ENCOUNTER

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Ordinations

Ordinations to the transitional diaconate and to the priesthood are usually held in May-June and are open to the public.

Upcoming ordinations:

Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate

• When: May 23, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Where: Cathedral of St. Joseph, 519 N. 10th Street, St. Joseph, MO  64501

Ordination to the Priesthood

• When: May 30, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Where: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO  64105

 

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