Holy Orders

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate.

Catechism of the Catholic Church - 1536

 

For those considering a religious vocation and for those simply seeking information on religious life, the Vocations and Seminarians Office provides informational materials and vocational discernment.

 

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Contact


Father Carl Arcosa

Director of Office of Vocations, Pastor of St. Michael Parish, Livermore

carcosaoakdiocese.org

 

Cielo Barroso-Branco

Administrative Assistant

510-267-8356

CBrancooakdiocese.org