In the simplest terms, “vocation” means a “call.” In general terms your vocation is what God calls you to do with your life. Everyone is called to know, love and serve God in this life, in order to be happy with him forever in heaven. Yet each one does this in a different, individual vocation such as marriage, religious life, or the priesthood.
Ultimately discovering your vocation is a decision made through prayer, but also requires one make an informed decision, including advice from trusted friends, family and spiritual leaders. This page provides resources to those who may be considering a call to the consecrated, religious or priestly life.
For information about studying for the priesthood in the Diocese of Lincoln, contact our Vocations Director (see below).
For information about the different religious orders working in the Diocese of Lincoln, see the directory of Women Religious.
St. Gregory the Great Seminary of the Diocese of Lincoln is a college level diocesan seminary located near Seward. Meet the seminarians and learn about their activities at the Seminary Facebook Page.
The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter also has a seminary and an apostolate within the diocese, devoted to traditional liturgy of the Roman rite (extraordinary form).
The U.S. Conference of Catholics Bishops has many resources on vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life for discerning men and women, parents, and educators; including books and videos.
