Vocations

Vocations within the Diocese of Pueblo

For further information contact:

Deacon Jake Shafer

Vocations Office

Diocese of Pueblo

1001 North Grand Avenue

Pueblo, CO 81003-2915

719-544-9861 or 800-354-2729 (in Colorado) ext. 116

Email: mbettinger@dioceseofpueblo.com

Our seminarian, Joseph Vigil, is featured on one of Sacred Heart School of Theology’s podcasts. He did a wonderful job telling his story. Hopefully when others here him, they will be encouraged to consider priesthood. You can find the podcast on the seminary’s website, www.shst.edu under the “About Us” menu at the top of the page. You will enjoy listening to Joseph.

Test your knowledge of Church Teachings: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/quizzes/index.htm

Joseph Vigil (Ordained 12/15/06)

Matthew Wertin (Ordained 5/26/06)

The Second Vatican Council restored the Order of Deacons as a permanent ministry in the church. A Deacon is a man, 35 year of age or older, married or single, who serves the people of God as an ordained minister. His ministry is three-fold: the ministry of Charity and Justice, the ministry of the Word, and the ministry of the Sacraments and Liturgy. Most deacons serve their parishes on a volunteer basis (i.e. without pay) although some are hired for full or part-time parish or diocesan ministries.

The Diocese of Pueblo has 27 deacons and 11 men in formation. These men are scheduled for ordination in the summer of 2005.

2005 Seminarian Retreat at Mt. St. Francis
with Rev. Scott Braathen, S.O.L.T., Capulin. From left to Right: John Gotz, Brian Casaus, Abram Cordova-Muenzberg, Joseph Vigil, Chris McGrath, Fr. Scott, Deacon Matthew Wertin, John Ozella, Mark Wertin, Michael Chrisman and Joseph Chrisman

Seminarian Graduation at Conception Seminary College 2005

Graduating class includes Pueblo honor graduates Joseph Chrisman and Mark Wertin.
Diaconate Class of 2007 with Bishop Tafoya following their installation as Readers on August 27, 2005 at the Cathedral.