Our Vocations Team is here as a resource for you as you listen to God’s calling for your life. We have walked this path ourselves.
The Melchizedek Project is a spiritual discernment group that helps high school and college-aged men consider a vocation to the Priesthood. It is based on the book “To Save A Thousand Souls” by Fr. Brett Brannen. All participants will enjoy a meal at each meeting and receive the book for free.
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St. John Neumann Church
9633 E OH-37, Sunbury
Northland Columbus Deanery
First Wednesday of Each Month, October - April
Led by Fr. Dan Dury at St. John Neumann Church. This one is for both high school and college-aged men. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month beginning Wednesday October 4 from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Parish Office Conference Room. Pizza will be served and there will be a group talk on vocation discernment. St. John Neumann is located at 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury, OH 43074. Please email frdury@stjohnsunbury.org to RSVP or for more information.
St. Bernadette Church
1343 Wheeling Road, Lancaster
Fairfield-Hocking Deanery
First Thursday of Each Month; September - April
Led by Fr. Ty Tomson at St. Bernadette Church. This one is for both high school and college-aged men. The group meets the first Thursday of each month following the St. Bernadette 6:00pm Mass. The gathering includes supper and discussion until 8:00pm. Come to the church for Mass, then to the Mary Good Center office building behind the church at St. Bernadette, 1343 Wheeling Rd., Lancaster. Please call 740-654-1893 or email fathertomson@me.com to RSVP or for more information.
St. Pius X Catholic Church
1051 Waggoner Rd., Reynoldsburg
East Columbus Deanery
Third Thursday of Each Month; September – May; 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Led by Fr. David Young, St. Pius X Church, 1051 Waggoner Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. This one is primarily for high schoolers. The group meets on the Third Thursday of each month. Dinner and discussion beginning at 6:00pm in the Blessed Mother Room of the Msgr. Funk Parish Family Center.
Please email Michelle Carey at MCarey@spxreynoldsburg.com for more information.
St. Francis de Sales Church
66 Granville Street, Newark
Knox-Licking Deanery
Third Wednesday of Each Month
2023 Dates:
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 20
Led by Fr. David Sizemore at St. Francis de Sales Church. This one is for high school and college-aged men. The group meets the third or fourth Wednesday of every month following the 6:30pm Mass. The gathering includes dinner and discussion until 8:30pm.
Father Sizemore extends a standing invitation to any and all of you to join the gathering at the rectory on any of these nights!
Come to the church at 40 Granville Street, Newark, for Mass, We meet at the rectory right after the 6:30pm Mass.
Construction is ongoing around the parish. Please park in the lot behind the church accessed by 5th street only.
You can register by clicking here. Please call 740-345-9870 Ext. 258 or email Parish Vocations Coordinator, Lisa Maurer at lmaurer@stfrancisparish.net for more information.
St. Thomas More Newman Center
64 W Lane Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201
Sunday Mornings; September – April
2023 Dates:
September 10
October 22
November 5
December 3
Led by Fr. Hahn and seminarians at the Newman Center, 64 W. Lane Ave, Columbus. This one is for college-aged men and older. The group meets on Sunday mornings September – April after the 10:00am Mass in the St. Maria Goretti room. Please call the Vocations Office at 614-221-5565 or email Fr. Hahn at whahn@columbuscatholic.org to RSVP or for more information.
St. Patrick Church
280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus
Central-South Deanery
Second Thursday of the Month: September-May
Led by Fr. Paul Marich, O.P. at St. Patrick Church. This one is for high school men only. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. The gathering begins with some form of prayer in the Church (Mass, adoration, Vespers, Rosary – it will vary on the month), followed by food and fellowship and a discussion in Aquinas Hall until 8:30pm. Park in the parish lot behind the church (accessible from East Naghten Street). Please call (614) 240-5917 or email frpaulmarich@stpatrickcolumbus.org for more information.
2023 DATES
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
2024 DATES:
January 11
February 8
March 14
April 4 (first Thursday due to scheduling conflict)
May 9
Our Lady of Peace Parish
20 East Dominion Blvd., Columbus
North High/Northland Deanery
October - April
2023 Dates:
October 5
November 16
December 21
2024 Dates:
January 11
February 22
March 21
April 25
Led by Fr. Sean Dooley and Deacon David Johnstone at Our Lady of Peace. This group is for those who have completed their undergraduate degree and older. The gathering begins with Eucharistic Adoration at 6:30pm with Benediction at 7:00pm. Afterward, we will meet in the rectory (27 E. Dominion Blvd) for food, fellowship, and discussion. We will conclude around 8:30pm. Please email Anthony Rosselli, Director of Evangelization at arrosselli@olp-parish.org or phone (614) 263-8824 to RSVP or for more information.