THE VIANNEY PROGRAM

Wondering about God’s plan for you?

The Vianney Program is designed for men over the age of 18 who are considering a possible call to the priesthood, but who are not yet sure enough of that call to commit to entering the seminary.

You may be currently in school or a career, yet perhaps something is still missing. The Vianney Program will aid you in discovering if that "something missing" is in fact a call to the priesthood.

"I tell you that you have less to suffer in following the Cross than in serving the world and its pleasures."
- St. John Vianney

Participants in the Vianney program are not required to take part in the academic program of the Seminary but will take part in the spiritual formation program and in seminary events as much as possible. There is a cost for the program, which includes room and board at the Seminary. At the completion of one year, the individual is expected to enter the seminary or return to the lay life of the Church.

"Oh, the priest is something great! If he knew it, he would die." - St. John Vianney


Who is St. John Vianney?

St. John Vianney was born near Lyons, France, in 1786. After overcoming many difficulties, he was ordained a priest in 1815. In 1818 he was assigned to a parish in Ars, where he spent the rest of his life. He was best known for his steadfast care of souls, for his spirit of prayer and mortification, and, above all, for his tireless dedication to the Sacrament of Penance. He spent most of his life in the confessional, drawing energy from his intimate and constant friendship with Our Lord in the Eucharist. He died on August 4, 1859, and is the patron saint of parish priests.

For questions or more information, send an e-mail to the Vocation Director.
 

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