Date: Saturday, December 7th 
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Registration begins at 8:15 am
Place: St. Patrick's Catholic Church
          4330 St. Patrick Drive
          Iowa City, IA 52240

Please register by November 27th. 

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Where do vocations come from? What does a Vocation Director do all day? Have you ever talked to the parent of a priest or religious? Do you know what it takes to become a priest or religious?

Come explore this inner heart of the Church and learn how you can help find your next pastor!

The workshop, which will include a holy hour, is open to everyone, and especially those who work with youth. Sullivan encouraged those who are unable to attend to pray a rosary for vocations. “I think it’s important that every Catholic understands that they have an equal role in supporting each other’s vocation.”

Who Should Attend

All Catholics interested in helping to promote vocations are invited. Existing vocation committee members, clergy, lay leaders, and those who work with youth should come as well for renewal and new ideas! 

Free to Attend

There is no cost to attend the workshop. Lunch is provided.
 

Workshop Leader

Mrs. Rosemary Sullivan

Mrs. Rosemary Sullivan is the Executive Director of the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors and has over 13 years of experience in the ministry of vocations for diocesan priesthood.  Rosemary’s work in this ministry began in 2002 as the Vocation Program Coordinator for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, including overseeing of seminary candidate admissions. This led to her being hired as the Events Coordinator for the NCDVD in 2006, and subsequently their Executive Director in 2009. For the past 6 years Rosemary has also been serving as a consultant to the USCCB committee for Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations.

In addition to her work in vocations, in 2012 Rose was appointed by Timothy Cardinal Dolan to serve as Program Director for the newly established Sacred Heart Institute for the ongoing formation of Clergy, part of the St. Charles Borromeo Tri-Diocesan Partnership.  This institute covers such programs as Recently Ordained, New Pastors, Mentor Training, Retreats and Study Days. Rose is often invited to speak on Diocesan Priesthood at conferences throughout the country.

A graduate of St. John’s University with degrees in Business and Communications, Rose has been married to her husband Gary for over 29 years; they have two college aged daughters and two sons.  One son is married and teaches Theology at a Catholic HS; their other son was recently ordained a priest for the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

“This will be a terrific day for our diocese as we continue our plans to inspire a new generation of men and women to serve the Church!
-Fr. Joseph Sia, Vocation Director

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