Cincinnati Vocations

Congratulations to seminarian Emerson Wells who placed 2nd overall in the Flying Pig Marathon with a marathon time of 2:23:52. Also, seminarian-led Verso L’Alto Track Club won the 4-man marathon relay. All Glory to God!!

It was a joyous day at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains in Cincinnati as five men were ordained transitional deacons by Archbishop Robert G. Casey and began their public ministries in the Church. Congrats to Deacon Luke Danis, Deacon Bao Duong, Deacon Zach Jarrell, Deacon David Morand and Deacon Alex Parra!

Congratulations to Seminarians David Slonkosky and Gabe Kube on being instituted as Lectors by Archbishop Casey on March 15th. Please continue to pray for all our seminarians and priests!

Fr. Willig, Director of Vocations, visited Badin High School to discuss with students vocations and discerning what God has planned for you!

Father Michael Willig was at Badin High School today to talk about Vocations with various Religion classes. Father Willig grew up in the Western Hills community of Cincinnati, is a graduate of Mount St. Joseph University, and helps recruit men to the priesthood for the Athenaeum of Cincinnati. He's here with Dr. Ben Paulus, who teaches senior Religion classes at BHS.
Catholic Schools - Archdiocese of Cincinnati

High school and college aged men are invited for a chance to share a meal with priests while learning about discernment, seminary life and the priesthood Join Archbishop Emeritus Dennis Schnurr and Fr. Michael Willig for the spring Andrew Dinners. ⁣
Register online at catholicaoc.org/offices/vocations-office/andrew-dinners

Congratulations! Great playing!

The Minor Prophets won the Helfant Classic hosted by the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, defeated the Josephinum's Theology seminarians in a dramatic 52-49 contest to finish the tournament 5-0!

The team was front row: Kurt Dannemiller, Deacon John Cuppett, Deacon Jacob Schmiesing, Deacon Curtis Gross, Liam Hughes and Team Mascot Ryan Carraro. Back row: Coach Fr. Dan Hess, Joe Collins, Dan Moran, Peter Hoffman, Gabriel Shroyer and Clement Akerblom

You can rewatch the full game (starting around the 28:00 mark) ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FrcBieFTA/

Check out Pope Leo's message to young people at the SEEK 2026 Conference in Columbus! 🙏 "Do not be afraid to ask Him what He is calling you to."

Pope Leo XIV Blesses SEEK26 Pope Leo XIV delivers a special blessing to all SEEK26 attendees in Columbus, Denver, and Fort Worth.