Home / Vocations / Articles   Articles About Vocations   'Priesthood is still vibrant and life-giving for me' Fr. Jim Bilot, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Detroit January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News   Roses of blessing - St. Therese inspired assistant vocations director Kristen Lukowski January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News "It was very difficult for my family, but we had faith," she said. "We understood that her suffering did have meaning."   Married couples should 'work to carry their spouse's soul safely into the arms of God' Joe Skoney January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News Often when one thinks about vocations, their minds turn to the priesthood and religious life. Many forget that married life is also a sacramental calling instituted by God.   Years as a priest have been the 'happiest of my life' Fr. Richard Lewnau January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News God, in His goodness, has called me to serve Him as a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit.   As a sister, I have seen 'little miracles' Sr. Felicity Marie Madigan, CSSF January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News My name is Sr. Felicity Marie Madigan and I am a Felician sister. 'A brother's work can be anything that helps others' Bro. John Moriconi, SJ January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News Can you say Mass?" "When will you be ordained?" "Can you get married?" Parents gather to support their priest sons — and each other Kristin Lukowski January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News Support, spirituality and fellowship are all things mothers and fathers of priests find in the archdiocese's Parents of Priests group.   Graphic designer uses his gifts to help vocations - 'His witness of faith and family support for the priesthood is a model for many' Kristin Lukowski January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News Graphic artist David Tisch knows people should contemplate what God wants for their lives. Now, he's using his artistic talents to help other see that, too.   'Call to consecrated celibacy ... is the call to love' Daniel A. Keating Sometimes a simple, unexpected remark can point to a vocation.   Group works to promote vocations Kristin Lukowski January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News Vocations directors from religious orders, such as Dominican nuns and the De La Salle brothers, all over the archdiocese and region work together through their own organization as one tool to promote vocations. A deacon offers wide-ranging ministry to God's family Deacon Michael McKale January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News My desire to serve God began at a very early age.   As a Secular Franciscan, I live my vocation in the world David Seitz January 5, 2007 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News When most people hear the word "vocation," they automatically think of priests or religious brothers and sisters.   Answers available for discerning call to priesthood Robert Delaney February 17,2006 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News For the young man who thinks he might have a calling to the priesthood, Fr. James Bilot suggests a first step would be to discuss it with his parish priest or college chaplain, and with parents or others who could be supportive in his discernment process.   Weekend at seminary helps teen decide Robert Delaney February 17,2006 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News Adam Markham can attest to the value of attending a seminary Discernment Weekend in helping a young man who thinks he might have a vocation to the priesthood.   Fisherman's Fund formed to help finance seminarians, lay students Robert Delaney February 17,2006 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News Kathleen McCann said she was "astounded" when she learned that many new priests ordained for the Archdiocese of Detroit were beginning their priesthood with a student loan debt hanging over their head.   'I give thanks to God every day,' says parish priest Fr. Brian K Cokonougher February 17,2006 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News I look forward to celebrating the Holy Eucharist with my parishioners.    "My Vocation..." Priest, deacon, sister and lay minister tell of calling to serve Church February 17,2006 Vocations Supplement, Michigan Catholic News Studying for diaconate was hard, but worth it; 'God finds a way,' says Dominican; Lay ecclesial vocation seen as way to serve   Additional Articles on Vocations: Diocesan Priesthood Consecrated Women Consecrated Men Permanent Deacons