Priesthood

The word “vocation” means “to be called.” God created us and calls each one of us to be holy, His adopted children, servants, love others, and be with Him in Heaven for all eternity. However, while these are universal calls to every person, God has created each of us with many different gifts and talents that have an enormous potential to be fulfilled within the context of a particular lifestyle.

The four possible vocational lifestyles that God places before us are Ordained life, religious life, married life, or single life.

Ask yourself:

  • Do I want to seek the Father’s will and do something extraordinary with my life?

  • Do I sense a call to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ?

If you have answered “yes” to either of these questions, God may be calling you to serve Him as a priest.

For more information about vocations, please contact Fr. Healey, or the Diocese of Tulsa Vocations Director, Fr. Duy Nguyen.

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Permanent Deacon

Deacons are public ministers of the Catholic Church, ordained for the three-fold ministries of the Word, Liturgy, and Charity. There are more than 80 active deacons serving in parishes and special ministries throughout the Diocese of Tulsa. Fundamentally, a deacon is a Man of Service who is called from the Church Community to a lifelong and public commitment to service through the sacrament of Holy Orders. Deacons are men who are best characterized as “having a servant’s heart.” Their lived faith is one of caring for others, helping where needed, and giving of themselves in the works of their parish community and/or the Diocesan Church.

Deacons serve in a variety of ministries: parish ministers, prison chaplains, hospital chaplains, diocesan administration, and services. New deacons might be assigned to their home parishes but should realize that deacons could also, from time to time, be asked to take on a new assignment in the diocese. Deacons minister under the authority of the Bishop and are assigned to assist in his overall ministry.

For more information, contact Fr. Healey, or the Diocese of Tulsa Director of Diaconate, Deacon Lamar Yarbrough.

 

Religious Life

Whether brother or monk, sister or nun, those persons whom God calls to live the vocation of consecrated religious life respond to a call to live the life of Christ. While their expression of this life may differ depending upon their gender, community, charisma, and apostolic work, they have been called to give their life to Christ in service to his Church. No one job or career defines the life or work of the man or woman who discerns this vocation. More aptly, the defining character is their witness of joy and holiness they gain through Christ’s love.

To learn more, click on the appropriate link below.