Vocations in the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Welcome to Byzantine Catholic Vocations, an online hub for developing vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate, and the monastic life within the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh. Men and women discerning in the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh and the Eparchies of Passaic, Parma, and Phoenix can find here encouragement, prayer, and resources for deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ the Great High Priest and learning to hear His call.
If you are discerning a vocation in the Byzantine Catholic Church, be assured of our prayers for you and your families. Please take some time to review the following resources to accompany you on your journey:
HARVEST HELPERS
Clergy and faithful of the Byzantine Catholic Church who want to support and foster new vocations are invited to make use of the Harvest Helpers program.
What is Harvest Helpers?
Harvest Helpers is a collection of prayers and activities to help build up the body of Christ and nurture budding vocations in our parishes. Please take a look at the PDF below to discern for yourself how you can support new vocations and seminarians in your parish and in your community.
CONTACTS:
Archeparchy of Pittsburgh
Vocations Director - V. Rev. Kevin Marks
vocations@archpitt.org
(412) 480-4508
Eparchy of Passaic
Vocations Director - Rev. Andrii Dumnych
andedumnych@gmail.com
(570) 328-5155
Eparchy of Parma
Vocations Director - Rev. John Russell
jrprussell@gmail.com
(412) 378-0308
Eparchy of Phoenix
Vocations Director - V. Rev. Michael Mandelas
vocations@ephx.org
(206) 799-4917
Assistant Vocations Director - V. Rev. Michael O'Loughlin
froloughlin@ephx.org
(720) 254-9219
Exarchate of Toronto
Vocations Director - Rev. Stephen Williams
theotokos.oshawa@protonmail.com
(905) 245-0629
Prayer for Vocations
O Lord Jesus Christ, instill in the hearts of men and women a willingness to joyfully give their lives for the sake of souls, and call them to your service. Hear my prayer and the prayers of your Church: send us good, faithful, and holy priests, deacons, monks, and nuns to lead your people to their eternal happiness. Amen.