The vocation office has created these resources for parishes to use. Below you will find our Vocation Plan for Parishes as well as various other resources to help you promote vocations.
Hosting Andrew Dinners
What are andrew dinners? Andrew Dinners are evenings of prayer, group sharing, and dinner with Diocesan parish priests. Fr. Greg, or one of the vocation promoter clergy, may be available to participate. These are for young men ages 14-18 (optional - parents may...
Event Marketing Materials
BELOVED October 10, 2026This event is designed for young women, ages 14-35, to help you discern a vocation to religious life. It is an opportunity to encounter joyful sisters from various religious communities, hear their discernment stories, and learn about their...
Seminarian Appeal
HOW TO DONATE TO THE APPEALOver the years, our diocese has been blessed with a steady influx of dedicated individuals answering the call to the priesthood. However, with this growth comes increased financial responsibility and the need to request your support for our...
Bulletin Blurbs & Intercessions
We encourage you to take these newsletter blurbs and intercessions to use at your parish. The blurbs and intercessions are focused on the readings for the week. We hope they are helpful!
Vocation Celebration Dates
priesthood sunday September 27, 2026Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor the priesthood. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central on. BULLETIN GRAPHIC SOCIAL MEDIA...
Vocation Lessons
ENGLISH VOCATION LESSONSThe Diocese has a subscription to the excellent vocations curriculum from Vianney Vocations. Use password AustinVocations787 to access the curriculums. For further assistance, please email Audry Estrada at aestrada@austindiocese.org. LECCIONES...
Vocation Chalice Program
A Prayer book for the family:Un Libro de Oraciones para la familia:
Parish Vocation Plan
The purpose of having a diocesan plan to promote vocations is to coordinate our efforts to bear great fruit. The proposed initiatives are offered as priorities - not limits! - to your own efforts.PRAYThe first thing that the Lord asks us to do when seeking more...
Holy Hour For Vocations
PLANNING THE HOLY HOUR To hold a Holy Hour for Vocations in your parish, it is best to have the participation of your parish priest. Work with him to choose an appropriate date. There’s no bad time to hold a Holy Hour, but some dates may work better than others, such...