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The Archdiocese of Chicago Vocations Office helps men discern a call to the priesthood through retreats, visits to the seminary and discernment opportunities. As well, the Vocation Office works with men to determine their eligibility to apply to the seminary for the diocesan priesthood in Chicago. Finally, the Vocations Office actively works to create a culture supportive of vocations through promotion, education, and parish based efforts to raise awareness.

The site, www.chicagopriest.com, will connect you with information about being a diocesan priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Archdiocesan Vocations Office
Fr. Brian Welter, Director
312-534-8298
Email: bwelter@archchicago.org

For information about becoming a religious priest, brother or sister:

Office for Religious
Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association (CAVA)
Sr. Elyse Marie Ramirez, OP
Coordinator of Religious Vocation Ministries
312-534-5240
Email: eramirez@archchicago.org
cava@archchicago.org

Office for Religious Website
CAVA Website

For information about becoming a Deacon:

Deacon Formation Program
Deacon Bob Puhala
Director of Deacon Formation
847-837-4564

Deacon Formation Program Website