• Give Father Tomy Chowaran a call

• Phone Interview 

• Pastoral Visit with Fr. Tomy

• Initial Interview Form

• Time of Discernment

• Visit with the Bishop

• Visit Seminary 

• College Degree in Philosophy

• Four Years of Theology

• Steps Toward Ordination

• Ordination to Diaconate

• Ordination to Priesthood

• First Mass of Thanksgiving

"The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ." - St. John Marie Vianney

Answer these questions in your heart:

• Do I hear God calling me?
• Do I have a desire to serve?
• Do I feel the Lord's presence in the Eucharist?
• Do I have a capacity to love?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then God may be calling you to a life in the Priesthood. 

The journey to the Priesthood is a process that includes prayer and the help of many supportive people. The decision is something that is not completely made until the time for ordination draws near. In the meantime you gain an education that not only helps you to better understand the ways of the world, but most especially the ways of God's Kingdom.

Questions?   Want to learn more?  If you are a man not afraid to begin this powerful journey, then contact Father Chowaran (541) 386-3373
email:  vocations@dioceseofbaker.org

To help and support you in your discernment, take a look at Vocation Boom! Here I am website - voted Top New Website by the USCCB.  www.vocationboom.com

Is God calling you?... click here for more information.

Unsure that this life is for you?  Give Father Chowaran a call and he can help you with this exciting decision.

Lord Jesus Christ,
Living Bread come down from heaven,
in Your name we ask the Father
to bless the Diocese of Baker
with vocations to the priesthood.

By the prompting of the Holy Spirit
call forth from among us
men who are able to sympathize
with our weakness
and deal gently with the wayward,
men who will give us confidence
to draw near to the font of Mercy
and find grace in time of need.

Send us priests
to bring comfort to the afflicted,
pardon to the sinner,
and peace to the dying;
priests to hand You over to us
in the Breaking of the Bread.

High Priest
of the New and Eternal Covenant,
we place our trust in You.
To You be glory and praise forever.
Amen.
Composed by Bishop Liam Cary