What is a vocation?
God has made each of us in His image and likeness. When He created you, He willed in you a specific purpose that can bring deep fulfillment and profound joy.
A vocation is the particular way that God calls you to live out your life.
We are here to support you in the process of discerning God’s great calling for your life. Along the universal path of holiness to which we are all called, each of us also has the privilege of living out a particular vocation, a state of life, a way of making a total gift of self to God and His Creation: Priesthood, Consecrated Religious Life, Holy Marriage, the Permanent Diaconate, or Committed Single Life in Christ.
For those interested in exploring their unique and particular vocation, they’ve come to the right place!
On your unique journey of discovering God’s great calling for your life, you might find our office helpful. We provide vocational discernment resources, referrals to religious communities (when relevant), a friendly atmosphere, and connections with others on the path of discernment.
Jesus invited you here.
To His disciples, He said “Come, follow Me….”
Let us help you.
Thinking about a vocation?
If you feel that God is calling you to be a Capuchin friar, contact Fr. Michael Mascarenhas, OFM Cap., at 1-226-238-4747. If your heart is being drawn to the priesthood or consecrated life, contact Fr. Matthew McCarthy at the Archdiocese of Toronto, 416-261-7207 ext. 801. Remember, God is never outdone in generosity.
Paths of vocation
- Diocesan priesthood: priests dedicated to serving the People of God in our local parishes: celebrating the sacraments, preaching and shepherding. Office of Vocations
- Permanent diaconate: deacons serve both the gathered and the scattered in our community. Note: the archdiocese has paused new admissions to the diaconate formation program for two years (no new class in September 2027). Office of Clergy Personnel – Diaconate: 437-524-7182, diaconate@archtoronto.org.
- Consecrated life: religious communities, apostolic societies, secular institutes and consecrated virgins. Discerning a vocation