VOCATION DISCERNMENT

» Los Angeles Office for Vocations
Explore the call to be a Priest, a Brother, a Sister, Deacon, or a Lay Ecclessial Minister. Learn the programs available and the events taking place during the year to foster vocations.
» Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis
Live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis. For information email: vocation.info@osfhealtcare.org
» Brigittine Monks
The Order of the Most Holy Savior (Contemplative) are generous-hearted men who desire to give themselves to Almighty God and their fellowmen in a life of prayer.
» Franciscan Missionary Brothers
Become part of a tradition of service: for those interested in the fulfillment of religious life in a healthcare setting, the Franciscans offer appropriate training and career opportunities.
» Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne
They live in community with the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Daily prayer and apostolate of caring for incurable cancer patients are integral parts of their offering to God. Many who enter the Community have no prior nursing experience.
» Carmelite Missionaries of Mary Immaculate
We are seeking men to be Priests and Brothers. We are seeking women dedicated to teach, witness, share and serve, drawing others to Christ. We are seeking men and women to share their life as co-workers with Carmelite Missionaries of Mary Immaculate, as Third Order Members and/or Associates.
» Ave Maria College's Center for Discernment
The center offers a Pre-Theologate Program for people to discern their vocation while a college student, majoring in the field of their choice, while fulfilling all the requirements to enter into major seminary. To learn more about Ave Maria College's Center for Discernment, call 734-337-4650 or email: pretheo@avemaria.edu
» The Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica
They are a community of 150 monastic women who seek God in community through a life of prayer and work. They are active monastics entering this century with openness, courage and joy as they connect 1500-year Benedictine tradition with the current needs of the Church and the society.
» Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker
The Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker are a small group of lay men living a simple, common life of prayer while observing the Gospel counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience through private promises. They live in a brotherhood governed under statutes established by this institute and the Third Order Franciscan Rule.
» The Oblates of Mary Immaculate
The call to be a missionary is a special call indeed. Many Missionary Oblates leave their homes, their family, and friends to serve in foreign missions. It may be years before they are able to return home for a visit. But when they do, they share the enthusiasm and love they have for the people they serve.
» Religious Vocation Discernment Guide
A guide to finding the right community for you with answers to some questions about vocation, and resources that help in
» Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration
Many of our Sisters are engaged in the well-established ministries of health care, education, pastoral care, parish ministry, care of the elderly, and religious education. But our occupational talents cover a broad spectrum.
To discern whether it might be as a Sister of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration , contact Sister Frances Sedlacek, P. O. Box 566, Wheat Ridge, CO 80034 ph. (303)274-4001.
»Juan Diego House
Undergraduate house of formation for the diocesan priesthood. It is located in Gardena near Loyola-Marymount University, CSU, Dominguez hills, El Camino College & LA Harbor College. Contact: 213-637-7248 or JuandiegohouseLA@aol.com.
»Sister of the Holy Child Jesus
Ministering throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, S. America, and Dominican Republic, Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus engage in ministries ranging from education to medicine. Supported by a community of prayer, Holy Child Sisters turn their vision for a better workd into reality. To learn more contact: Sr. Carmen Torres, SHCJ at 610-626-1400 or ctorres@shcj.org.
»Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul
The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul are serving Christ in this world through the poor since 1633, through education, social services, parish ministry and healthcare. Tel. 213-500-0115.
»Good Shepherd Sisters
This is an international congregation with apostolic & contemplative sisters numbering around 5,000. They believe that, "One Person is of More Value than a World." Through prayer and ministry they strive to model their lives after the heart of the Good Shepherd, who left 99 to respond to the one in special need. Apostolic work includes human services, social work and social justice advocacy with a particular focus on women and children. Tel: 323-737-6111 or Emal:robinsonrgs@sbcglobal.net
»Claretian Missionaries
Claretian priests and brothers minister in more than 60 countries. We live together in community and bring hope to those in need. Tel: 213-595-4535 or Email: claretcmf@yahoo.com.
»Salesians of Don Bosco: Brothers and Priests AND Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters)
St. John Bosco began his ministry to youth in 1841. Today the Salesians continue that ministry for young people in schools, parishes and youth centers throughout the world.
»The Vincentians
The Vincentian priests and brothers are an international religious community of men whose society of apostolic works was founded in Paris by St. Vincent de Paul in 1625. Their mission is to follow Christ, evangelizer of the poor through preaching, teaching and direct service to the poor in 40 countries on 5 continents.
»Sisters of Nazareth
We're a prayerful, dynamic community of sisters, following Christ's call through loving care of seniors and others in need and by teaching and caring for the young throughout the world. Tel. 310-839-2361 or Email: vocations@nazarethhousela.org.
»The Sisters of Notre Dame
In 17 countries all over the world, the Sisters of Notre Dame carry out their mission as disciples of Jesus sent into this one world as bearers of compassion and peace...bringing hope within a diverse society. For more information contact Sr M. Judeen at Tel. 562-301-7373 or smjudeen@hotmail.com.
»Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart or click here
We celebrate God's love in consecrated life by living a vivid sacramental, community and prayer life. We joyfully serve God and His people through dynamic religious education, retreats, camps, leadership formation, video catechesis and missionary apostolate. Contact Sr. mary Tomasella, SDSH at 818-831-9710 or visit any of the two websites.
»Sisters of Charity of Rolling Hills
We are a small local community of professional women, founded in Los Angeles in 1964. We take the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. We serve the poor and needy and express our care for the world through the Eucharist and Liturgy of the Hours. Contact: Sr. Tracey, SCRH at 310-831-4104 or Email: SCRHVocatn@aol.com.
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