Serra Club of DuPage County http://www.serradupage.org Serra International is formally recognized by the Holy See as the global lay apostolate for vocations in the Catholic Church. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:43:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 JOIN US IN FOSTERING & PROMOTING VOCATIONS http://www.serradupage.org/?p=248 http://www.serradupage.org/?p=248#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:23:07 +0000 gcarr http://www.serradupage.org/?p=248 Click on the New Members button for membership information.

]]> http://www.serradupage.org/?feed=rss2&p=248 0 Serra Newsletter – October 2011 http://www.serradupage.org/?p=67 http://www.serradupage.org/?p=67#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:48:57 +0000 gcarr http://www.serradupage.org/?p=67 Find the following and much more in our latest newsletter: Serra News 10-11

President’s Corner – Welcome New Members

Priesthood Sunday – October 30th

Pen Pal Reflection on Fr. “Bob” OSB

Diocesan Parish Vocation Conference – November 5th

]]> http://www.serradupage.org/?feed=rss2&p=67 0 Diocese of Joliet – 37th ANNUAL SEMINARIAN SEND-OFF August 7, 2011 http://www.serradupage.org/?p=75 http://www.serradupage.org/?p=75#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:05:28 +0000 gcarr http://www.serradupage.org/?p=75

Bishop Conlon with Fr. Burke and seminarians

364 people came to Benedictine University to “Send-off” our 29 seminarians for another year of studies, discernment and spiritual awakening.  12 of the men are beginning their first year as seminarians.

Family members and friends of the seminarians were joined by three bishops, including Bishop Daniel Conlon, numerous priests and other members of the diocese in celebrating these men as they discern their Christian calling from our Lord.

The afternoon began with an hour of socializing followed by dinner.  After dinner, Ed Graham, President of Serra Club, introduced Steve and Debbie Pawlowicz who spoke about what it’s like being a parent of a seminarian.  Then, Fr. Burke Masters, Director of Vocations, introduced the seminarians who each spoke briefly. This was followed by some determined and encouraging words regarding vocations from Bishop Conlon.  Before Bishop Conlon ended the gathering with Benediction, Ed Graham thanked the monks of St. Procopius Abbey and Benedictine University for providing a venue for the Send-off for 37 years.  He also identified the Serra members who worked on organizing the event.

The afternoon was full of spirit, energy and goodwill.  It was wonderful!

Remember our seminarians in your prayers.

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