Holy Orders
"Religious life derives from the mystery of the Church. It is a gift she has received from her Lord, a gift she offers as a stable way of life to the faithful called by God to profess the counsels [of poverty, chastity, and obedience] ... Religious life, in its various forms, is called to signify the very charity of God in the language of our time." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 926)
Holy Orders is the sacrament in which men are ordained to be of service to the Catholic Church. While all are baptized in a life of service and dedication to Jesus Christ, the Church calls some of its members to serve the community in the role of a priest, deacon, or bishop.
For information on serving the Lord and the Church in the Priesthood, see the Website of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, or contact the office for Vocations at St. Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. The phone number is (412) 928-5840. Those considering a vocation are also welcome to contact our parish priests.
For further information on the Consecrated life as a member of a Religious Community of Sisters, Brothers, or Priests, contact the Vocation Directors of the various Communities serving in the Diocese.