Holy Orders
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Contact Fr. Carroll if you are interested in becomming a priest.
Phone: 302-573-3113
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A Message from Bishop Malooly
When I think of the priests who inspired me as a young man – and, in fact, throughout my priesthood – three things come to mind. First of all, they were men of prayer. You could tell by dealing with them that they spent regular time speaking to God and listening for God’s voice.
Secondly, they took Christ’s command very seriously: “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all” (Mark 9:35). The Lord reminds us over and over again that what we do for the least of his brothers and sisters we do for him.
Finally, they helped me see the face of Christ. Priests are called in a special way to act in the person of Christ, and the ones who were most helpful to me and to my faith were joyful men; they were priests in whose company I found it easiest to sense the Lord’s presence.
The Church needs good holy priests. If you’re a young man who finds himself attracted to service, who loves the Church and who is comfortable listening for God and opening your heart to Him, if bringing the love and joy of Christ to others seems exciting and natural to you – then God might be calling you to the priesthood.
You owe it to yourself to find out.
God Bless You,
W. Francis Malooly, D.D.
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"He said to them, 'Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.' At once they left their nets and followed him. He walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed him. He went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people." (Matthew 4:19-23)
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If you are interested in learning more about Holy Orders, please contact the Diocese Vocations Office at 302-573-3113 or email [email protected].
A Prayer for Vocations
Loving and Generous God, it is You who call us by name and ask us to follow You.
Help us to grow in the Love and Service of our Church as we experience it today.
Give us the energy and courage of Your Spirit to shape its future
Grant us faith-filled leaders who will embrace Christ’s Mission of love and justice.
Bless the Church of Wilmington by raising up dedicated and generous leaders from our families and friends who will serve Your people as, Priests, Brothers, Sisters, Deacons and Lay Ministers.
Inspire us to know You better and open our heartsto hear Your call.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.