During the month of September, the Eparchy of Edmonton conducts its annual Vocations and Seminary Collection.
“It takes a whole village to raise a child.” It likewise takes the support of the whole Church to form a deacon, priest, religious, monastic and lay member for ministry in the Church. It also takes our support to offer on-going education and formation for those already in sacred orders or involved in lay ministry.
The faithful can acknowledge the role they play in nurturing vocations by offering their financial support to help defray such expenses as formation programs, retreats, conferences, seminars, tuition, books, and room and board.
Studying for the priesthood and the diaconate this year, on behalf of the Eparchy Edmonton are:
- Volodymyr Babiak (Bachelor of Theolgy, Master of Theology, Neman Theological College, Edmonton);
- Jacob Kociuba (Bachelor of Arts in Catholic Studies, Newman Theological College, Edmonton);
- John Lukey (Diaconate Formation, Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish, Edmonton);
- Brian O’Neill (Diaconate Formation, Saint Stephen Parish, Calgary);
- Orion Wiebe (Pastoral Internship, Saint Stephen Parish, Calgary);
- John Vizza (Pastoral Internship, Saint Sophia Parish, Sherwood Park); and
- Adam Yurkow (Master of Divinity, Newman Theological College, Edmonton).
The suggested donation amount is $30.00 per family.
Thank you for your generosity! May God bless you and your families!
