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Vocation Adoration: First Monday of the Month

All are welcome to come pray for vocations!

 

Where: Diocesan Center Crypt Church, 3710 East Ave. South, La Crosse, WI

 

When: First Monday of the month from 7-8 P.M.

 

Event Description: Eucharistic Adoration with songs, quiet prayer time, and confession available.  Refreshments afterwards in the dining room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Exploring Priesthood Weekend

 

Who?          College age and above

Where?         Mundelein Seminary

When?         January 13-15, 2012, April 20-22, 2012

Cost?            Nothing, Just come and we will cover the rest.



These weekends will feature presentations on:
• Practical steps in discerning one's vocation 
• Becoming more fully a disciple of Jesus Christ 
• Vocational journeys of priests & how they came to understand God's call 
• Prayer opportunities including the celebration of the Eucharist and Night Prayer
• Seminarian-led presentation on what life is like in a seminary, including its main components: academic, human, spiritual, and pastoral formation 
• Additional opportunities to talk with seminarians candidly about their lives and vocations

We encourage men to make full use of the Weekend by asking questions, visiting our chapels for prayer and meditation, and utilizing the recreational facilities (gymnasium, pool, racquetball courts, weight room, lake, wooded paths) and by listening more closely to the voice of God speaking to their hearts.

Exploring Priesthood Weekends are held at Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, about 40 miles north of downtown Chicago. Mundelein Seminary is easily accessible by car or train (Metra Milwaukee District North Line). Transportation is also available to and from O'Hare Airport. The address is 1000 East Maple Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060 and phone number is 847-970-4814.

You can obtain further information or make a reservation by contacting Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298, vocations@archchicago.org.

If you will be studying for a diocese other than Chicago, please contact your diocesan Vocation Director. There is no fee for the Weekend, and dress is casual.

For further information email jhirsch@dioceseoflacrosse.com or call 608-791-2666


 



Vianney Visit

 

Who?         Sophomores in High School and above

Where?      Saint John Vianney Seminary, St. Paul, MN

When?       February 9 - 11, 2012

Cost?         Nothing, Just come and we will cover the rest.


Informational Brochure

The Vianney Visit is a chance for young men (high school sophomores through college - ages 16-22)  to see what life at a College Seminary is all about.  During your visit you'll attend classes at the University of St. Thomas and also attend Mass, daily prayer and hang out with our current seminarians. Vianney Visits are free, but space is limited. 

Register Online today! Please bring a sleeping bag and pillow!  
If you are traveling by air, bedding will be provided.

Vianney Visits are held at Saint John Vianney Seminary, located on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN.  

For further information email jhirsch@dioceseoflacrosse.com or call 608-791-2666



Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary Information Weekend

Who?    
Sophomores in High School and Above
Where?  Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, Winona, MN
When?   March 17-19, 2012
Cost?
     Nothing, Just come and we will cover the rest.

Informational Brochure

There are two special opportunities for young men of high school (15+) or college age to visit Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary.  The visits are three days in length from Friday to Sunday. On Monday can attend some classes with the seminarians. Come for all or part of the visit.   

Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary is on the campus of  St. Mary University in Winona, Minnesota.   

For further information email jhirsch@dioceseoflacrosse.com or call 608-791-2666

Come and See Days

 

Who?              Grades 6th-12th (Please see by dates which grades are invited to which weekend)

Where?           Holy Cross Diocesan Center,

                       La Crosse, WI
When?            February 24-25th (Grades 9-12)
                       March 9-10th (Grades 6-9)
                       April 13-14th (Grades 9-12)
                       May 11-12th (Grades 6-9)

Time?              Friday 6pm to Saturday 6pm

Cost?              Free will offering

 

The Come and See Days are a great opportunity for boys grades 6-12 to get together with other boys from around the Diocese.  Through talks, prayer, discussion, recreation and plenty of good food, the boys spend these twenty four hours learning more about who they are and the Call that God is preparing for them in their lives.  They learn how to listen, to seek answers to their questions, to be formed in good habits or virtues, and to grow in holiness.

 

Before Jesus called the Apostles He said, "Come and See."  How can a person dedicate his life to God or to a cause if he doesn't know them?  Similarly, how can a young man ever come to commit his life to God and to the Church if he doesn't know what he believes or in Whom he believes?

When Jesus saw the fishermen at the Sea of Galilee, he asked them to leave everything and follow him to a new way of life.  Jesus is asking you the same questions.  If He were calling, would you come and see Him?

 

For more information on any House of Formation events or if you would like to join us, please contact us at 608-791-0161 or hof@dioceseoflacrosse.com

 


 

Blessed John Paul II Young Adult Retreat - 2012 Flyer - Consent and Medical Forms

When: February 17-19, 2012
Where: Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI

More Fully embracing and living the Faith, while helping discern the vocation God is calling each of us to. Spiritual guidance for those beginning to discern and those "veterans" of discernment.

“If you are able to open your hearts and minds willingly, you will discover ‘your vocation,’ the plan that from everlasting God in his love has designed for you.”—JPII 

 


Dare to Follow 

Who?        Grades 6th-10th

Where? Holy Cross Seminary House of Formation

Holy Cross Diocesan Center

3710 East Ave. South

La Crosse, WI 54601

When?    July 2012      

Cost    $10.00 registration fee  

 

For registration information please contact Heather in the Office of Vocations at vocations@dioceseoflacrosse.com or (608) 791-2667.

 

 

  Click Here to Register 2011 Brochure Promo Video 2010

 

Threshold Retreat

 

Who?              Juniors in High School and older

Where?           Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, Winona

When?            July 2012

Cost?              Nothing, Just come and we will cover the rest.

 

Is this just for guys thinking about priesthood? 

This retreat is for young men who are willing to ask the question of “What does the Lord want me to do with my life?” We will talk about being open to priesthood and what priesthood is, but we just want to help you in whatever way we can to find and follow God’s call for you. If you are interested in coming, please contact Heather in the Office of Vocations at vocations@dioceseoflacrosse.com or (608) 791-2667.

 

 

Click Here to Register 2011 Brochure Consent and Medical Forms

 

 

 

Library

Article: Reflections
by Daniel Thelen
Book: "Priests for the Third Millennium"
Talk: A Presentation by Father Brannen from the Annual Spring Priest Retreat 2011
Video: New York City Ordination

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