Holy Orders

"Becoming a priest or a man or woman religious is not primarily our own decision .... Rather, it is the response to a call and to a call of love."

- Pope Francis, Address to Seminarians and Novices, July 6, 2013


  • Vocations are ultimately explored, discerned and nurtured with our Vocation Director at the Diocese of Venice.  Click here to learn more.


  • As a first step, our parish priests, Fr. Gordon and Fr. Gus, will be most happy to speak with you about your questions and desires for religious life. Please call the parish office at 941-795-1228 to make an appointment.

“The Sacrament of Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Catholic Church. Those who receive the sacrament of Holy Orders – as a deacon, priest, or bishop – are consecrated in Christ’s name to ‘feed the church by the word and grace of God.’”  (Catechism of the Catholic Church)


  • Learn more about Vocations from the Diocese of Venice, FL, here