Support Vocations
Donate to the Office of Vocations
St. John Vianney Happy Hour
Each year the vocations office gathers with the friends and benefactors of vocations to raise funds for this essential ministry of the church. The date for 2027 is February 22.
You can see pictures of last year’s event HERE
If you’re looking for a way to give some of your time and talent,one of these other organizations may be for you.
Knights of Columbus
Founded by a parish priest, the Knights of Columbus has always worked hard to encourage young men to consider God’s call to service in the priesthood.
There are a number of active Knights of Columbus councils within our parishes. Please check with your local parish office for contact information, or visit the Missouri State Council website to find a council near you.
St. Serra Clubs
Dedicated to promoting and fostering vocations
The Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph is blessed to have FOUR St. Serra Clubs to help foster and promote Vocations throughout our diocese. If you are interested in joining a club, please reach out to one of the presidents below. More information can be found from the Serra US website.
SERRA DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Charlie Murphy
ccmurphykc@gmail.com
ST. SERRA CLUB OF KANSAS CITY, MO “DOWNTOWN CLUB”
President: Laurence Freeman
lfreeman102063@gmail.com
ST. SERRA CLUB OF KANSAS CITY – NORTH
President: Steve Hilliard
misc.srh@gmail.com or serranorthkcmo@gmail.com
ST. SERRA CLUB OF SOUTHEAST KANSAS CITY
President: Barbara Eckart
beckart1@kc.rr.com
ST. SERRA CLUB OF ST. JOSEPH, MO
President: Dr. Tim Curry
tjamescurry123@gmail.com
Pitching for Priests
Pitching for Priests is an annual softball game fundraiser played by priests from Kansas City – St. Joseph vs. Priests from the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The Vocations Office of both diocese benefit from the proceeds of this game.
You can see pictures of the 2026 event HERE
