Through the sacrament of Baptism, each person receives a "call", or vocation. All are asked to serve the other and to strive for holiness. This call can be lived out in a variety of ways: as a married or single person, or as a priest, brother, or sister.

Vocation Events for 2019 & 2020

Ordination Liturgies

Presbyterate Ordinations
    Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (Postponed)
    Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (New Date)

Transitional Diaconate Ordinations
    Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.   

*All liturgies celebrated at the Cathedral. 

Vianney Discernment Weekend

Young men, ages 16-40 are invited to Maryvale Convent in Valley City, ND for one weekend in February of each year to hear about seminary life and the priesthood. If you feel you are open to God's call but have not done anything to actively discern it, then this weekend is for you. Contact your parish priest or the vocation director for information or to register.

February 14-16, 2020

Operation Andrew Dinners

Bishop John Folda will host three dinners for young men who are open to the priesthood. The dinners serve as an opportunity to visit with Bishop Folda and other priests and to ask questions in a relaxed and inviting setting. If you are interested in attending, please contact your pastor or the vocation director.

Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Fargo; 5:30 p.m.
Monday, October 28, 2019 in Grand Forks; 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Fargo; 5:30 p.m.

Miryam Dinner 

Bishop Folda and Fr. Kyle Metzger, the director of vocations, invite women ages 16-30 who are open to religious life to join them for an evening of prayer, dinner, and fellowship. They will be joined by consecrated religious women sharing their own vocation stories of discernment. It is typical for women to be accompained by their pastor, a consecrated religious, or a friend. For more information contact the vocation director.

Sunday, November 3, 2019 in Napoleon; 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Fargo; 5:30 p.m. (Rescheduled)
Thursday, February 6, 2020 in Fargo; 5:30 p.m. (New Date)

Collar Classic

Save the date! The Annual Collar Classic Basketball Game between the priests and seminarians will be held Friday, December 27, 2019, in the main gym at Shanley High School in Fargo. Tip-off is 7 p.m.  This is a free event with half-time challenges for spectators of all ages. Mark your calendar for a fun-filled family evening. Hope to see you there!