Message from the Archbishop Of Boston
Welcome to the
web site for the Vocation Office for
the Archdiocese of Boston. It is my
hope that this site will help us all
to promote a culture of  vocations,
especially among the young people of
our parishes and schools. Vocations
are everybody’s business
and your participation in this important
work is greatly appreciated.
Through the
words of his first public address, delivered
from the balcony of St. Peter’s
Basilica in Rome, Pope Benedict XVI
offered us a guide for discerning God’s
call in our lives,
“Open wide the doors to Christ
– and you will find true life.”
We need to hear the Holy Father’s
words as we consider our vocation.
If God is calling you, or someone
you know, to priesthood or religious
life, it is important to be aware
of that call and to pray for grace
and strength. The Archdiocesan Vocation
Office stands ready to assist with
the process of discerning the Lord’s
call and learning more about the means
of responding.
A
vocation to priesthood or religious
life is a gift from God and a blessing
for the Church. A life dedicated to
the service of the Lord and His people
is filled with joy and a true sense
of mission. May our hearts and minds
always be open to the words of Jesus
given to each one of us, “Come,
follow me”.
Cardinal Sean O’Malley
Archbishop of Boston
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