STEUBENVILLE, OH—Religious Vocations Awareness Day will take place at Franciscan University of Steubenville on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Finnegan Fieldhouse. All who are interested in learning about the diocesan priesthood and religious life are invited to attend.

Over 45 religious communities and dioceses will be represented at the annual event, including the Diocese of Steubenville, the TOR Franciscan Friars, TOR Franciscan Sisters, Dominicans, Carmelites, and many more.

The event is sponsored by Franciscan University’s Priestly Discernment Program, which helps men discern a call to priesthood or religious life while attending Franciscan University.

“Having an opportunity to interact with so many different vocation directors in one place is very beneficial to our students and other participants as they explore the possibility of serving our Lord Jesus Christ and the Church through ordained ministry or consecrated religious life,” said Father Jonathan McElhone, TOR, director of the Priestly Discernment Program. “Discernment requires concrete action. Talking with a variety of vocations directors is one important action a person can take.”

Father McElhone also noted that participants will have the chance to win door prizes: “We hope to see many young people stop by, meet some priests and religious, and perhaps win some prizes!”

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Lucia Bortz, Priestly Discernment Program, [email protected].