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The Diocesan Commission on Ministry and the Offices of the Bishop maintain these pages for

Priesthood Discernment Process:

The complete priesthood discernment process outline along with links to required forms.

Diaconate Discernment Process:

The complete diaconate discernment process outline along with links to required forms.

Discernment Resources:

Important Ministry Links:

Important online resources to help you consider entering the ministry.

Spiritual Discernment:

Find publications to assist in understanding the spiritual journey and process of discernment.

Ministry of the Baptized Resources:

Get publication titles and downloads to assist in preparing for the Ministry of the Baptized.

Diaconate Resources:

Connect to online publications and get references of other titles to assist in understanding the Diaconate.

Priesthood Resources:

A collection of publications for understanding the Priesthood

Commission on Ministry Members and Meetings:

List of current Commission Members

Diocesan Board of Examining Chaplains:

List of Current Members of the Diocesan Board of Examining Chaplains