Holy Orders

Through the sacrament of Baptism, each person receives his or her “vocation,” a call from God to be holy and to serve Him. This call to holiness and service is lived in the single state (in certain cases), in married life, as an ordained man, or as a consecrated person.

The Diocese of Austin Office of Vocations promotes the universal call to holiness of all Christians and highlights the unique calls to priesthood and the religious life. The Office of Vocations promotes the universal call of all Christians and highlights the unique call to church ministries -- priesthood and religious life. For more information please visit austinvocations.com.

Are you considering becoming a Paulist? To answer the call to the priesthood is to begin a lifelong journey. It is a process that happens on many levels: responding to God's grace, acquiring a habit of prayer and reflection, and learning theology and other skills required to become an effective priest in a complex world.

How does someone prepare for Paulist life? The following brief description of the Paulist formation program can answer part of that question. No program can guarantee a vocation, but the Paulist formation program is designed to help men discern the mystery of God's grace and calling revealed through dialogue, growth, responsibilities, and service. Visit the Paulist vocations at: paulist.org