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.
FIND A MELCHIZEDEK PROJECT NEAR YOU
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High School Age Meetings:
St. Patrick Church
280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus
Central-South Deanery- Center South Columbus 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.
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2024 DATES:
October 10
November 14
December 12
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2025 DATES:
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 8
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​St. Michael Catholic Church
5750 N. High St., Worthington
North High/Northland Deanery
Second Thursday of Each Month; October – May; 6:00 – 8:30 PM
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Led by Fr. David Johnstone at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Worthington. This group is primarily for high schoolers. The group meets on the Second Thursday of each month. Dinner and discussion beginning at 6:00pm in the Upper Meeting Room of the parish.
Please email Fr. David Johnstone at djohnstone@stmichael-cd.org for more information.
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High School and College Age Meetings:
St. John Neumann Church
9633 E OH-37, Sunbury
Northland Columbus Deanery- Vicariate 1 Marion/Delaware/Union Madison Deanery
First Wednesday of Each Month, October - April
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Led by Fr. Dan Dury and Dcn. Kevin Girardi 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 5:15-6:30 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.
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​​St. Bernadette Church
1343 Wheeling Road, Lancaster
Fairfield-Hocking Deanery – Vicariate 3 Muskingum/Perry Deanery
First Thursday of Each Month; September - April
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Led by Fr. Olvera 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 8:30pm. 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 dolvera@columbuscatholic.org to RSVP or for more information.
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St. Francis de Sales Church
66 Granville Street, Newark
Knox-Licking Deanery- Vicariate 5 – Licking Deanery
Wednesdays
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​Led by Fr. David Sizemore and Fr. Brandimarti at St. Francis de Sales Church. This one is for high school and college-aged men. The group meets 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!
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Come to the church at 40 Granville Street, Newark, for Mass; We meet at the rectory right after the 6:30pm Mass.
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Construction is ongoing around the parish. Please park in the lot behind the church accessed by 5th street only.
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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.
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2025 DATES:
January 22
February 19
March 19
April 23
May 21
June 18
July 16
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​St. John Paul II
514 Market Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
South Deanery
Led by Fr. Michael Fulton at St. John Paul II in Portsmouth, Ohio. This group is for both high school and college-aged men. Please email Fr. Fulton at fatherfulton@sciotocatholic.org for more information.​​
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St. Catharine Church
500 S. Gould Road
Columbus, OH 43209
First Monday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Led by Fr. Brown at St. Catharine Church in Columbus, Ohio. This group is for both high school and college-aged men and will meet for dinner and discussion at 6:30 p.m. Please email Fr. Brown at fbrown@columbuscatholic.org for more information.
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College Age Meetings:
St. Thomas More Newman Center
64 W Lane Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201
North High/Northland Deanery
Every Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Led by Fr. Dan Moloney at the Newman Center, 64 W. Lane Ave, Columbus. This is for college-aged men. Please contact Fr. Moloney at frdan@buckeyecatholic.com for more information.
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Post College and Older Meetings:
Sacred Heart Church
893 Hamlet Street
Columbus, OH 43201
4th Tuesday of the Month, beginning September 24
Led by Msgr. Frank Lane at Sacred Heart Church rectory. This group is for those who have completed their undergraduate degree and older. We will meet from 7 - 9 p.m. For more information, contact Msgr. Lane at flane@columbuscatholic.org.
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