“Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate” Catechism of the Catholic Church, para. 1536.

Jesus himself is the Great High Priest (Heb. 4:14-16) who instituted the sacraments for our salvation. Priests and deacons administer the sacraments, preach the Word, and provide pastoral care to the people of God as an extension of the ministry of the bishop. 

God calls some men to the priesthood and diaconate. We describe this calling as a vocation which should be prayerfully discerned. Do you feel called? 

priesthood

Please contact the Vocations Director if you have any questions about a possible calling to the priesthood. Fr. Steven Borello may be reached by email at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org or by phone at (815) 221-6171. 

diaconate

Please contact the Formation Director if you have any questions about a possible calling to the diaconate. Deacon Victor Puscas may be reached by phone at (815) 221-6174 or by email at vpuscas@dioceseofjoliet.org.