Sacrament
Holy Orders
Discerning priesthood or religious life in the Spiritan and diocesan tradition.
About this sacrament
Holy Orders
Holy Orders configures a man to Christ the Head and Shepherd for service of the People of God. Mater Misericordiae, served by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans), accompanies those discerning priesthood or consecrated life through prayer, mentoring, and referral to the appropriate formation house or diocesan vocation director.
When it is celebrated
Vocations conversations by appointment with the parish priests. Spiritan and diocesan pathways differ — we will guide you.
See Mass SchedulePreparation
Requirements
What you will typically need before Holy Orders at Mater Misericordiae. The parish office will confirm details for your situation.
- A sincere desire to serve God and the Church, tested in prayer and community life.
- Practising Catholic life: Mass, Confession, and involvement in parish or apostolic work.
- Openness to accompaniment by a priest, vocation director, or religious formator.
- Appropriate education and personal maturity for the stage of discernment.
- Freedom from canonical impediments (discussed confidentially with the vocation director).
Forms & guides
Downloads
Print or save these materials, complete them as needed, and return them to the parish office.
Who to speak with
Contact person
Reach out for questions about preparation, documents, or scheduling for Holy Orders.
Rev. Fr. Sabinus Nwosu, CSSp
Parish Priest
Register and begin preparation through the parish office.
Next step
Booking form
Ask for a confidential conversation about priesthood or religious life. A priest will follow up with you.