Still haven't found what you're looking for?  "Vocation is where your deep gladness meets the world's deep need."                                                                                   --Frederick Buechner
World Youth Day 2002 Toronto pilgrims from Cincinnati (from left): Margaret Bolen, Margaret Brecount, Nashville Dominican Sr. Anne Catherine Burleigh and archdiocesan priest Fr. Anthony Brausch.	Vocation discernment is about finding our place in life, where God is calling us to be. It is about discovering who we are as children of God, and living out our lives in a way which fulfills and sustains us. It may involve priesthood, religious life, being married or single, but it goes beyond that. It leads us to the place in this world where God can make the most of the unique combination of gifts we have been given. It also leads us to the place of most fulfillment and peace. Below are just a few links that may help you in your discernment process.
For assistance with discernment in general, including links to helpful articles, FAQ's, religious as well as lay ministries and even Catholic secular institutes, check out   www.vocations.com/discern/index.html The Archdiocesan Vocations Office is here to help you learn more about the different ways of living out a religious vocation within the Church--through the diocesan priesthood or in different religious orders for men and women. If you believe you may be interested in exploring life as a priest, religious sister or brother, get more information from our Archdiocesan Vocation Office. To do your own investigating about hundreds of religious communities, as well as their many retreat, discernment, service and educations opportunities throughout the U.S., check out www.visionguide.org. Another a good online resource to both religious and lay ministries is www.religiousministries.com Finally, don't forget our volunteer opportunities page. Often getting involved in service as a volunteer leads to the discovery of a full time vocation.
DISCOVER THE SPIRIT MOVING IN YOUR HEART Monthly Vocational Discernment Meeting Single Catholic Women between the ages of 18 and 45 are invited to join with sisters of several communities in the greater Cincinnati, OH area to learn about religious life. The sessions are led by sisters representing a variety of religious congregations. The gatherings provide an opportunity to learn more about religious life without focusing on a particular community. When: The third Sunday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: The session begins after the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Monica-St. George parish in the former school building. Contact: Sister Carolyn RSM 513-221-1800 ext. 239 or cbrinkrsm@aol.com Or Sr. Fidelis Tracy, CDP 859-441-0700 ext. 324 or vocation@cdpkentucky.org
Also check out our monthly E-zine for vocation discernment opportunities.