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News from the Office of Vocations

 

 

Bishop DiLorenzo Names Two Priests as Assistants to the Vicar for Vocations

Bishop DiLorenzo has appointed Rev. Dan Beeman and Rev. Kevin Segerblom as Assistants to the Vicar for Vocations.  Fr. Dan and Fr. Kevin assumed these new roles in July, 2011. 

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 Upcoming Vocation Events 

November 16 - 18, 2012 ~ Duc in Altum Men’s Discernment Retreat
A weekend retreat for men of college age or older who are actively discerning a possible vocation to priesthood or religious life.
If you would like to join us for part or all of this gathering, contact Fr. Michael at the Vocations Office.

January 12 - 20, 2013 ~ Vocation Awareness Week

February 3, 2013
~ World Day for Consecrated Life

April 21, 2013
~ World Day of Prayer for Vocations

June 1, 2013
~ Ordination to the Priesthood
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond 10:30 a.m.  All are welcome.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be available at the Ordination Mass.   To reserve a seat near the interpreter, please contact Wendy Henderson at 804 622-5125 or whenderson@richmonddiocese.org.

Every 3rd Saturday
~ The Little Sisters of the Poor Hospitality Club – Meets every 3rd Saturday ongoing from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This is open to all females ages 12 and up to experience the joy and happiness of helping the elderly as a volunteer.  For more information please contact Sr. Joseph Marie at 804-873-3363 or email vocrichmond@littlesistersofthepoor.org

Prayer for Vocations ~ Check out our Prayer for Vocations.  Available in both English and Spanish text. 



 

Seminarian Gathering at Sandbridge - 2011
The seminarians of the Diocese of Richmond
gather together at the end of their summer parish assignments
for a time of prayer, reflection, and relaxation
 



Five New Seminarians - 2011
Front Row left to right – Mr. Kyle O’Connor, Mr. Marton Lonart, Mr. Miguel Melendez
Back Row left to right  - Mr. John Christian, Mr. Mark Kowalski


 

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Rev. Mr. Eric Ayers (L) and Rev. Mr. Brian Capuano (R) are Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
the Weekend of February 20, 2010

Click here to view pictures of Rev. Mr. Eric Ayers's  diaconate ordination

Click here to view pictures of Rev. Mr. Brian Capuano's  diaconate ordination
 

       Recently Ordained

All diocesan Ordinations to the Priesthood are scheduled for the First Saturday each June at 10:30 a.m. 
        
                                        

Ordained to the Priesthood on June 2, 2012:

Rev. Joseph Goldsmith
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Carlos Lerma

     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Christopher Hess
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Sean Prince

     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA


Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on
March 3, 2012:

Rev. Mr. Gino Rossi
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

 

 

Ordained to Priesthood on June 18, 2011

Rev Eric Ayers
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA


 

 Rev. Brian Capuano
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on February 19, 2011:

Rev. Mr. Joseph Goldsmith
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Mr. Carlos Lerma

     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Mr. Christopher Hess
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Mr. Sean Prince

     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Ordained to Priesthood on June 5, 2010:         

Rev. Jonathan Goertz
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA


 

 Rev. David Stanfill
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Ordained to Priesthood on January 16, 2010:         

Rev. John David Ramsey
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA


 

 

Ordained to Priesthood on May 30, 2009:         

Rev. David Cupps
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA


 

 

Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on February 20, 2010:

Rev. Mr. Eric Ayers
    
Church of the Incarnation Parish,
     Charlottesville, VA

 

 

Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on February 21, 2010:

Rev. Mr. Brian Capuano
    
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish,
     Richmond, VA

 

 

Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on July 18, 2009:

Rev. Mr. John David Ramsey
    
St. Theresa Parish,
     Farmville, VA

 

 

 Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on April 18, 2009:         

Rev. Mr. Jonathan Goertz
    
St. Joan of Arc Parish,
     Yorktown, VA

 

 


 Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on March 14, 2009:         

Rev. Mr. David Stanfill
    
Church of the Transfiguration Parish,
     Fincastle, VA

 

 

 Ordained to the Priesthood on June 2, 2007:         

Rev. W. Daniel Beeman
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

 

Rev. Kevin Lee Segerblom
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

 Ordained to the Priesthood on June 10, 2006:         

Rev. Michael Boehling
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Robert Cole

     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Tony Marques
    
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

Rev. Timothy Kuhneman

     Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
     Richmond, VA

 

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