Office for Vocations

Assisting the Bishop as chief liturgist of the Phoenix Diocese by organizing Episcopal liturgies, overseeing church construction and beautification, advising on liturgical policy, supporting.

Are you being called?

After becoming a disciple of Christ at his Baptism, formation allows a man to grow as a disciple who is discerning and preparing for ordained ministry. The gradual development of the future priest has holiness as its goal, to become configured to Christ, Head and Shepherd, Servant and Spouse.

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Discernment Information​

Essential insights and resources to help you navigate the journey of exploring a vocation to the Catholic priesthood.

The Stages of Formation​

Formation for the priesthood begins with a focus on the seminarian’s relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Bishop John Dolan handshaking seminarians

Nazareth Seminary

An innovated approach to the formation of our seminarians.

For the Parents

Insights to help parents understand and nurture their sons journey as he discerns a vocation to the Catholic priesthood.

Support Our Seminarians​

When you make a gift to Priests for Our Future, you are helping to build the Church for tomorrow while caring for the Church of today.

More Resources​

A wealth of additional tools, readings, and support to deepen your discernment of a Catholic priesthood vocation.

Answer the Call

If something on this page resonated with your heart, it would be a good idea to speak to a priest that you know about the possibility of discerning a call to the priesthood. The discernment process will give the Lord a chance to further show you the vocation that He has for you.

Office Contacts

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Fr. Will Schmid

Director, Office of Vocations

frschmid@dphx.org

602-354-2005

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Beth Kopczyk

Coordinator, Office of Vocations

bkopczyk@dphx.org

602-354-2005