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 FestivalIs God calling you?your son?your granddaughter?your friend?someone in your pew?
On Nov 7–8 and Nov 14–15, 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.
Help a vocation grow through your prayer. One name each day, held in the prayer of our whole community.
Today: Our seminarians ·
The Diocesan Altar Server Retreat. Servers walk five teaching stations on the Mass through the Serra House prayer garden, share lunch, and close the day serving Holy Mass. Parents have a session of their own.
Road Towards the Altar of the KingFive stations · tap to walk themOpen map →
Tell us who you are and we'll point you the right way.
An evening with Jesus, the Bishop, and a table full of people asking the same question you are.
SoCal’s Catholic music festival returns to Serra House for twelve hours of worship, music and community.
God 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 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
