Through the sacrament of Baptism, each person receives a "call", or vocation. All are asked to serve the other and to strive for holiness. This call can be lived out in a variety of ways: as a married or single person, or as a priest, brother, or sister.
 

Vocation Events for 2025

Holy Hour in Honor of Priests and Seminarians

Ordination Liturgies

Collar Classic - New Game / New Summer Season

Sunday evening, JUNE 22, 2025 - Elmwood Park, West Fargo

National Vocations Awareness Week

National Vocation Awareness Week is the annual week-long celebration in the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. It’s a time to renew our prayers and encourage and support those in our families, our parish, and our diocese who are considering one of these particular vocations. 

Here are some sample Prayers for Vocations.

                    November 2-8, 2025

Operation Andrew Dinners

The vocation office organizes a few dinners throughout the fall and winter months for young men who are open to the priesthood. The dinners serve as an opportunity to visit with Bishop Folda and other priests and to ask questions in a relaxed and inviting setting. 

Seats fill up quickly. Contact your pastor or the vocation director if you are interested in attending.

                     Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - Jamestown
                     Thursday, November 21, 2024 - Fargo
                     Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Fargo

Vianney Discernment Weekend

Young men, ages 16-30 are invited to Maryvale Convent in Valley City, ND for one weekend in February of each year to hear about seminary life and the priesthood. If you feel you are open to God's call but have not done anything to actively discern it, then this weekend is for you. 

The weekend is free, but registration is required by January 31.

            February 13-15, 2026

Miryam Dinner - for Women Discerning Religious Life

Bishop Folda and Fr. Kyle Metzger, the director of vocations, invite women ages 16-30 who are open to religious life to join them for an evening of prayer, dinner, and fellowship. They will be joined by consecrated religious women sharing their own vocation stories of discernment. It is typical for women to be accompanied by a consecrated religious, a friend, or their pastor. 

Call (701) 356-7956 or email [email protected] if you are interested in attending. RSVP at least five days prior to the dinner. Thank you.

                    Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - Fargo, 5:30 pm