Every vocation begins with an invitation. We help young men and women hear God’s call clearly, and answer it with courage.
Are you a parent? Start with our guide for families
Our seminarians
Galilee FestivalNovember 1–7 2026
Follow a day-by-day journey through the vocations on @sbvoc, then share names for Called by Name on Nov 8 and 15.
Is God calling you?your son?your granddaughter?your friend?someone in your pew?
Through the Called by Name Campaign, every parish in our diocese invites names for the priesthood and religious life. Share your own, or one or more names of people you know. We call each one personally, with no pressure.
Christ+Mass
Walk with Mary and Joseph to nine doors, each opened by one of the many cultures of our diocese. Candlelight procession, music, prayer, food and a piñata.Nueve puertas · Nueve culturas · Una Sagrada Familia
Knock on the doors ✦
Help a vocation grow through your prayer. One name each day, held in the prayer of our whole community.
Today: Our seminarians ·
Save the date · May 8, 2027
A Gala for Married Couples
Our second annual evening for husbands and wives at Serra House: an elegant dinner with a romantic trio, then dancing under the stars with the Soto Band.
Tell us who you are and we'll point you the right way.
Walk with Mary and Joseph to nine doors, nine cultures, one Holy Family. Make room for Christ this Christmas.
SoCal’s Catholic music festival returns to Serra House for twelve hours of worship, music and community.
Swipe through retreats, Masses, celebrations and everyday life with our seminarians. Tap a photo to open the full gallery.
Oct 17, 2026Lifeline Event at CSUSB
Oct 16, 2026 · St. Mary Magdalen, CamarilloRite of Candidacy
Oct 6, 2026Visit of Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo
Prayer at Serra HouseSacred Adoration Moments
Seminarian gathering2025 Convocation
Jul 25, 2026Immaculate Beach Day
Jul 13, 2026Quo Vadis 2026
Jun 26, 2026Priests vs. Sems Soccer 2026
Jun 1, 2026You Are Called Retreat
May 18, 2026Seminarians Convocation
May 14, 2026Luis & Albert’s Graduation
May 8, 2026Soccer PracticeGod calls each of us by name. Explore the paths the Church offers and what the first step looks like for each.
Explore seven steps from a first question toward priesthood. These are an introductory guide; the four formal stages of priestly formation are explained on our Priesthood page.
St. Junipero Serra House of Formation in Grand Terrace is home to the men preparing for priesthood in our diocese, and an open door every week for anyone discerning.
Questions about the priesthood or religious life, or just curious what a priest's life is like? Reach out. You can start with a simple question and ask how to share more.
You can begin with a brief question and how you would like to be contacted. Keep sensitive personal details and documents out of your first message; ask the office how to share more.
Open the contact formA director will reply within 2 business days.
Email vocations@sbdiocese.org →Call 909.783.1305 →¿Prefieres comenzar en español? →
Behind every ordination are years of prayer, study and formation, and a community that made them possible. Your gift helps carry our men from their first yes to the altar.
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”Matthew 4:19
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