Diocesan Vocations Month – October 2025
Bishop Crosby has designated October as Diocesan Vocations Month. Each Sunday your parish will pray for vocations during Mass. You are also asked to pray for vocations throughout the month. If you know someone you think should consider a particular vocation, such as marriage, priesthood, consecrated life (religious life or consecrated virginity lived in the world) or the permanent diaconate, be sure to tell that person. For more information about praying for vocations, visit: https://hamiltondiocese.com/vocations/pray-for-vocations/ . Mary, Mother of Vocations, pray for us!
YOUNG ADULTS NIGHT
Fr. Mark Morley invites all young adults (ages 20s and 30s) of our diocese to attend an evening of prayer, fellowship and praise music in support of your vocations. The Young Adults Night begins at (6:30pm and concludes with prayer at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1st at St. Basil’s Church (50 Palace Street, Brantford). Sponsored by the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Hamilton: https://hamiltondiocese.com/vocations/
For information, contact: vocations@hamiltondiocese.com.
Vocations Dance – November 7th, 2025 – Mount Mary Ancaster
Father Mark Morley invites the young adults (ages 20s and 30s) of our diocese to attend a Regency period dance for dating couples and singles who are discerning the vocation of sacramental marriage on Friday, November 7th, 2025, at Mount Mary Retreat Centre (437 Wilson Street East, Ancaster) starting at 7:00pm. The evening includes a talk, dance instruction, and hors d’oeuvres. Cost: $20 per person. Online registration required by Monday, November 3rd. Space is limited. No tickets at the door. For registration and more details, visit: https://hamiltondiocese.com/events/ For inquiries, contact the Vocations Office: vocations@hamiltondiocese.com
Prayer for Vocations
God, the source of creation and love, You invite each of us to serve you through the life which is your gift. May your grace encourage men and women to heights of holiness through service to the Church as priests, sisters, brothers and lay ministers. Make me an instrument to encourage others to give themselves and challenge me to do the same. Amen.
