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 a sacrament of apostolic ministry. It is a sacramental act that integrates a man into the order of bishops, presbyters or deacons, conferring in him the gift of the Holy Spirit that permits the exercise of a "sacred power" which can come only from Christ himself through his Church. Catechism of the Catholic Church #1536-1538.

Most diocesan priests are parish priests. They celebrate Mass on Sundays and during the week with their people, hear their confessions, anoint them when they are sick, baptize, marry and bury them. They preach the Word of God from the pulpit and teach it in classrooms and discussion groups. They listen to their people’s joys and sorrows and often take the initiative to promote works of charity and justice. They may work with groups of the elderly, with teen or young adult groups and with parents.

A diocesan priest may also work full-time with the patients and staff of a hospital or with students in a high school or college as chaplain or teacher. He may be asked to work with inmates and staff in a jail or prison. Some priests are released from service in the dioceses in order to be chaplains to our men and women in the armed forces.

Basic to the ministry of any priest is preaching the Word of God, celebrating the sacraments and being available to God’s people. It’s a busy, rewarding life that demands stamina and spiritual maturity.
To learn more visit Diocesan Priest Website

From Contemplative Monk to Active Brothers to Lay, Clerical and Mixed Communities, all of whom profess vows of chastity, poverty and obedience. They take on these three evangelical counsels as a way for extraordinary means of spiritual growth and be free to adopt the same life of Jesus while on earth. 
To learn more visit Religious Brotherhood Website 

The seminary offers a post-college,​​ fully accredited theological academic program for men from the archdiocese and from other dioceses that do not have their own seminary.  It continues to serve the needs of the Church through the education and continued formation of seminarians, priests, deacons, and lay ecclesial ministers.
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