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The Love that Compels

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Mark Clarke – Pre-Chapter Presentations

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Video: Living the Liturgical Year

Faith Offman, Associate Director of Ministry at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center in Detroit, Michigan, walks us through the importance of the Liturgical Year living in God’s Time.

National Vocations Awareness Week

Please join the Passionists in celebrating National Vocation Awareness Week, November 3-9, 2024.

We invite you to participate in this meaningful, week-long event that calls Catholics across the United States to prayerfully reflect on, appreciate and promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life.

As Passionists, we are especially grateful for the gift of our Charism, as given to us by our Holy Founder, St. Paul of the Cross. This Charism, the powerful witness of God’s love through the sufferings and death of Jesus, continues to guide our global Passionist community and our ministries today.

May this week inspire you, enrich your faith and motivate you to promote the gift of religious vocations in your community.

 

There are many stages of formation and discernment when considering a vocation to become a Passionist priest or brother. The Province Vocation Director helps you discover the direction in which the Holy Spirit is leading you. Our first desire is to begin to get to know you, who you are and your life experience thus far. It is also a time for you to get a better understanding of the Passionists.  Thus, the conversations and the questions!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to know more about life as a religious sister, brother or priest? In these featured profiles and videos from the National Religious Vocations Conference, some of our newest Catholic religious sisters, brothers and priests will give you a glimpse of who they are, what gives them hope and what led them to their vocation. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about a vocation as a Passionist Priest or Brother, contact:

Fr. John Schork, CP
847-518-8844, ext. 307
[email protected]

View an electronic vocation brochure:

Vocation Brochure - English
Vocation Brochure - Spanish

Download and print our vocation brochure:

Vocation Brochure - English
Vocation Brochure - Spanish

Check out the following links for more vocation resources:

Fr. Simon Herbers, CP ~ 2018 Compassion Award Recipient

Congratulations to Fr.Simon Herbers, CP, 97, recipient of the Compassion Award for the 2018 Gold Standard Award for Optimal Aging, presented by the University of Louisville, Institute for Sustainable Health and Optimal Aging.

Nominated by Dr. Terry McDevitt, Michelle Rudovich and Fr. David Cohour, CP.

“The Institute presents this award to an individual or couple, age 85 or older, who exemplifies optimal aging – someone who is making the most of what their later years bring and continues to love life.

The Gold Standard Award for Optimal Aging Award Ceremony & Luncheon celebrates and honors older adults who embody the Institute’s vision for a world where all older adults lead engaged and flourishing lives.”

Bio:

Fr. Simon Herbers, CP, is a “golden” example of how to optimally respond to age-related changes! Two years ago, as a member of the Passionist religious order, he was transferred to the to the Passionist assisted living facility at Sacred Heart Monastery in Louisville, Kentucky, after living and ministering in Houston, Texas, for 30 years, Instead of letting his ministry and active life fade with age and a new home, Simon responded with flexibility, energy and grace. He jumped into ministry in Louisville, continuing his newsletter for seniors, Think Life. He sought out a writer to document his prison ministry. He started visiting seniors at Nazareth Home, a skilled nursing facility in Louisville. Simon continued his openness to new experiences and began participating in the Compassionate Louisville Elder Cousel. His active approach to life and ministry is inclusive, humble and grounded by love. Simon’s ability, to be “love” for others – while aging – is seen in his ministry.

 

Fr. Simon’s Passionist Family and friends gathered for the awards ceremony and luncheon,
September 7, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky.