Office Of Vocations
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Director of Vocations: Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest Michael Mandelas
Assistant Director of Vocations: Very Rev. Michael O'Loughlin -
He went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted, and they came to him. -Mark 3:13
The Office of Vocations promotes and fosters vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Monastic life within the Eparchy. If you or somebody you know is interested in vocations in the Eparchy of Phoenix, please submit the Called By Name form.
For additional information, please see:Byzantine Catholic Vocations Website:
Vocations in the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh: byzantinecatholicvocation.com
Vocations to the Priesthood:
For more information about vocations to the priesthood visit: The Byzantine Catholic Seminary’s website.
Diaconal Formation:
For more information about the Eparchy’s Diaconal formation program visit: The Byzantine Catholic Seminary’s Diaconal page.A vocation to ordained service in the Church is a gift from God. In addition to the God-inspired signs of a ministerial vocation, evidence of above-average Christian discipleship must be found in a candidate for Holy Orders. The following are prerequisites for a man who wishes to apply for formation:
-Commitment and fidelity to the Church
-Normal piety
-Parochial Involvement
-Parochial Involvement prior to Priestly Formation
-Parochial Involvement prior to Diaconal Formation
-Support of pastor
-Canonical membership
-Commitment to chaste, moral living
-Good health
-Mature and Formable
-Good mind
-Ability to learn
-Stability
-Stability in celibate life
-Stability in marriage and family life
-Temperance
-Willingness to work hard
-Willingness to be obedient -