Vocations

“No vocation is born of itself or lives for itself. A vocation flows from the heart of God and blossoms in the good soil of faithful people.” ~Pope Francis

Our Commitment to Vocations

If you are discerning a possible call to the priesthood or religious life, please contact one of our pastors to help you begin the journey of discernment. If you are interested in the permanent diaconate, please contact Deacon Greg Diciaula. You can also find information on women's orders, the diaconate, lay ministry and priesthood at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Vocations page.

Please join us in celebrating and supporting these men currently in formation:

Dcn. Aaron Siehr

Deacon Aaron (Configuration IV)
Dcn. Aaron is a life-long member of St. Dominic Catholic Parish.

Scott Zarling

Scott Zarling (Configuration II)

 

Sr. Kaitlin Trokan

Sr. Kaitlin Trokan, St. Dominic alumni '10,  professed her vows with the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, better known as the Salesian Sisters on August 5, 2024. "My vocation teaches me how to give myself completely to my sisters in community and the young people we serve in mission. I learn to meet God not only during my scheduled prayer times, but in the mission wherever young people are. I am grateful for all of your support and continued prayers, thank you and may God bless you."

To learn more about the Salesian Sisters, visit: salesiansisters.org, or contact Sr. Kaitlin at 20 Old Swartswood Road, Newton, NJ 07860.

Teaching Parish program

The Teaching Parish Program at St. Francis de Sales Seminary is a systematic approach and sequential formation process that leads seminarians to experience and understand the totality of parish life. With praise and thanksgiving, St. Dominic Catholic Parish continues to be recognized as a host site for this program. Our faith community has a love for the priesthood and welcomes seminarians into our parish family. Through this program, we are proud to have helped the priestly formation of the following men:

  • Fr. Kevin McManaman
  • Fr. Hugo Londono
  • Fr. Luke Strand
  • Fr. Phil Bogacki
  • Fr. Michael Thiel
  • Fr. Nick Baumgardner
  • Fr. Alex Kren

Please pray for all vocations that were nourished in St. Dominic Parish: Fr. Jim Flaherty, Fr. Stephen Buting, Deacon Greg Diciaula, Deacon Jim Matthias, Deacon Kurt Peot, and Deacon Jeff Kucharsk.

Vocations Prayer

Gracious and loving God, help the men and women of our parish to hear the call to serve the Church. Our needs are great and our people thirst for your presence. Open the hearts of many. Raise up faithful servants of the Gospel; dedicated, holy priests, sisters, brothers and deacons who will spend themselves for your people and their needs. Bless those who are serving now with courage and perseverance. Grant that many will be inspired by their example and faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Fr. Dennis Saran- 2017.)