Vocations

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What is a Vocation?

In the simplest terms, “vocation” means a “call.” So, in general terms your vocation is what God calls you to do with your life.

Everybody is called by God to know, love and serve him. The difference is how each one does this.

Individual vocations vary between being single, married, consecrated, religious or a priest. However, we usually use “Vocation” to mean a call to the consecrated, religious or priestly life. That is what we do on this website, but the principles and much of the advice are also applicable to the married and the single life.

In the one life God gave you to live, you have one overriding purpose, to fulfill the will of God, because this is the key to your true destiny, eternal happiness.

God gives each one of us a particular mission in life. As we grow and life progresses, he makes it known to us, usually in indirect ways, more as an invitation than an imposition. For more information about sisterhood, brotherhood or Holy Orders for priests and deacons, visit this helpful site about vocations.

Here’s some interesting information for those considering Diocesan Priesthood.

Jesus may be
calling you to to serve.



Have you ever considered giving your life to the Lord as a priest, sister or brother?

Do I have a vocation?
A Notre Dame Sister offers some helpful points
to answer this question: click here

See what Father John has to say about his life as a Diocesan Priest

Who do I call if I want to be a priest in San Diego?
You may talk to Father John Dolan or or other priests at the parish office (619) 427-0230
or
call the Office for Vocations at
the Diocese of San Diego (858) 490-8351




Where can I get information on
becoming a sister in the Church?

You are encouraged to talk to the sisters of our parish.
You may call them at (619) 427-0230
or
Call the Diocesan Vocations Office at (858) 490-8351

Religious Orders
Represented at St. Rose of Lima Parish

Benedictine Sisters
Sister Mary Daniel McGinn
& Sister Joan King

Sisters of Saint Francis
Sister Patricia Weldon