Bishop Daniel E. Thomas is happy to announce that he has called, Andrew Messer, to the order of deacon.
Andrew will be ordained a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Toledo at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, on Saturday, May 17th at 10 am.
Bishop Thomas is also happy to announce that he has called, Deacon Travis Kahle, Deacon Eric Kaufman, and Deacon Kevin McGraw, to the order of presbyter.
They will be ordained priests for the Diocese of Toledo at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, on Saturday, May 24th at 10 am.
All are invited to kindly pray for these men in preparation for their ordinations and attend the ordination ceremonies at our Cathedral.
Quo Vadis - 3-Day/2-Night High-School Aged Men Retreat
THIS DAY OF REFLECTION IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN, AGES 14-35 TO LEARN PRACTICAL METHODS OF PRAYER AND DISCERNMENT THAT WILL HELP THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND GOD’S PLAN FOR THEIR LIFE.
Retreats are important moments to listen to God and hear the talks of priests, seminarians or religious. Retreats foster genuine discernment. In the midst of your busy lives, a retreat opportunity affords you time of silence and clarity that cannot be found in the world. Please take advantage of a retreat experience to ask God what He wants for your life – a retreat gives you such an opportunity.
WHAT: This day of reflection is an opportunity for Catholic men, ages 18 to 35, who are open to considering a call to the priesthood or religious life. This day of reflection is an opportunity to learn practical methods of prayer and discernment that will help them better understand God’s plan for their life.
WHERE: Lial Renewal Center, 5908 Davis Road, Whitehouse, OH 43571
WHEN: The retreat will begin with check-in at 5pm - 6 pm on Friday, December 6th, with dinner starting promptly at 6 pm and end after lunch (around 1pm) on Sunday, December 8th
COST: $25, payable upon arrival to Lial Renewal Center
If you have any questions about registration or need more information about the discernment retreat, please contact Maria Theis, Diocesan Priestly Vocations Office and Events Coordinator, mtheis@toledodiocese.org, (419) 244-6711 ext. 4923
For more information about discernment for the priesthood, please contact Father David Kidd, Diocese of Toledo Office of Diocesan Priestly Vocations, dkidd@toledodiocese.org, (419) 244-6711
Join Fr. Jeremy Miller on October 14 and 15, 2024, for a Come and See at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati.
Please contact Fr. Jeremy Miller at jmiller@ccup.org with questions.
To register, CLICK HERE.
Join Msgr. Tad Oxley, Fr. David Kidd & Fr. Joseph Mominee on their four-day walking pilgrimage!
These three priests will be walking 65+ miles over the course of four days in prayer and sacrifice for an increase in vocations to the Diocesan priesthood.
If you can walk with us..
- Meet at the departure location for that day.
- Bring water and a packed lunch.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Plan for transportation back to your vehicle at the end of the day.
If you cannot walk with us...
- Join us in prayer and fasting for vocations to the Diocesan priesthood throughout these four days.
Learn more about the diocesan priesthood. This free event is for young men who are high school or college age
Learn more about the diocesan priesthood. This free event is for young men who are high school or college age
This day of reflection is an opportunity for young adults to learn practical methods of prayer and discernment that will help them better understand God’s plan for their life. Saturday evening Mass and meals will be provided.
Registration deadline: November 14
For more information or to register:
Contact Fr. Phil Smith at psmith@toledodiocese.org or 419-214-4945
Join Bishop Daniel Thomas, Fr. Phil Smith and other local priests for dinner, prayer, and an opportunity to learn more about the diocesan priesthood. Participants should be accompanied by their parish priest. This free event is for young men who are high school or college age.
If you are under the age of 18, please complete the following Parent Authorization Form.
Join Bishop Daniel Thomas on Saturday, May 28 at 10:00am at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral for the Priesthood Ordination of seminarian, Deacon Thomas Hunyor.
We will live stream the Ordination Mass on this website and on the Diocese of Toledo YouTube channel.
Join Bishop Daniel Thomas on Saturday, May 21 at 10:00am at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral to celebrate the Transitional Diaconate Ordination of seminarian, Kyle Ink.
We will live steam the Ordination Mass on this website and on the Diocese of Toledo YouTube channel.
Join Bishop Daniel Thomas, Father Phil Smith and other local priests for dinner, prayer, and an opportunity to learn more about the diocesan priesthood. Participants should be accompanied by their parish priest. This free event is for young men who are in high school or college age.
Register with the Office for Diocesan Priestly Vocations by email at psmith@toledodiocese.org or by calling 419-214-4945 by Monday, March 14, 2022
Registration deadline: November 12, 2021
For more information or to register, contact the Diocese of Toledo Office of Diocesan Priestly Vocations: psmith@toledodiocese.org or 419-244-6711 ext. 4945
Deacon Albert Beltz and Deacon Joseph Mominee will be ordained to the Order of Presbyters on June 26 at 10 AM at Rosary Cathedral.
This Ordination Mass will be LIVE STREAMED.
More details will follow.
Deacon Albert Beltz
Deacon Joseph Mominee
With Father Philip A. Smith
Director of the Office for Diocesan Priestly Vocations
Sunday, June 6, 2021
11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For Catholic men, ages 18 to 35, who are open to considering a call to priesthood or religious life.
Saint Joseph Parish
5411 Main Street, Sylvania, OH 43560
Registration deadline: May 31, 2021
This day of reflection is an opportunity for young adults to learn practical methods of prayer and discernment that will help them better understand God’s plan for their life. Sunday Mass and lunch will be provided.
For more information or to register, contact the Diocese of Toledo Office of Diocesan Priestly Vocations:
psmith@toledodiocese.org or 419-244-6711 ext. 4945
Thomas Hunyor, Jr
Thomas Hunyor, Jr will be ordained to the Order of Deacons on May 15 at 10 AM at Rosary Cathedral.
This Mass will be LIVE STREAMED on the Diocese of Toledo YouTube page. You may also view it below.
