Vocation formation programs offered

Here are vocation formation programs offered by the Cleveland Diocese vocation office:

HIGH SCHOOL SHADOW VISITS
High School Shadow Visits are geared to young men who are juniors or seniors in high school and interested in learning more about Borromeo Seminary. Individual visitors “shadow” a Borromeo seminarian through his day of seminary life. Please call Edie Gauvin at 440-943-7631 for details.

HIGH SCHOOL GROUP VISIT DAYS
High School Group Visit Days are geared to young men who are interested in learning more about Borromeo Seminary. Students are invited to come for a presentation of the seminary, which includes discussion time for any questions they may have, a tour, Prayer Service and lunch. High school teachers and youth ministers are asked to bring a group of high school students for a visit. Please call Edie Gauvin at 440-943-7631 for details.

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD SERIES
This series is intended for men at least 22 years of age who are interested in an ongoing conversation to discern Diocesan Priesthood. The monthly group will meet at the Center for Pastoral Leadership from October through April. The series will explore the theological, pastoral, and personal issues concerning Diocesan Priesthood today. Priests of all ages will offer various presentations and reflections throughout the series. If you know of a man who could benefit from this experience, please encourage him to call or e-mail Father Michael McCandless (440-943-7660 or mmccandless@dioceseofcleveland.org). You are also welcome to simply submit his name, address, and telephone number/e-mail and we will be happy to initiate a conversation.

JOINT SEMINARY COME AND SEE WEEKENDS
Come and See Weekends provide an overnight retreat for men between 17 and 44 years of age, offering the opportunity to experience life at the seminary. Please take a few minutes to identify a few potential candidates and call (440-943-7660), fax (440-943-7577), or email (mmccandless@dioceseofcleveland.org ) their names and addresses. We’ll see that they receive a personal invitation