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One Journey...
​Different Paths...

“Each one of us is called – whether to the lay life in marriage,
to the priestly life in the ordained ministry, or to a life of special consecration;
​in order to become a witness of the Lord, here and now”

Pope Francis

Diocesan Priesthood

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The role of a priest is to make Christ present to people in all situations of life. At birth, through life and at death; priests make Christ a reality for the Church through the Sacraments.

​Priests can help people make sense of life in every setting of life. Whether it’s in a church, on a battlefield, in a hospital, at school; the ministry of the priest is to bring Christ’s love, healing and forgiveness alive and tangible for us. ​

Religious Life

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The Religious (or consecrated) Life is about consecrating oneself to a particular understanding of the Christian journey (known as a charism) in service of the Church.

Men and women dedicate their lives to serve in Orders or movements as priests, brothers, monks, nuns, sisters and consecrated virgins. Some commit to a life of prayer, others to education or health care. However they live out their charism, they bring Christ to those they minister to.

​Religious and consecrated life has many different expressions. There are many orders, communities and congregations of men and women who commit themselves to this state of life. Some live a contemplative lifestyle, focused on prayer; while others have a missionary focus.

Married Life

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Like all vocations, Christian marriage is not an easy way of life, rather, it is a long path toward sanctification. 

This is because all vocations are an invitation to discipleship, a commitment that demands embracing each other as a complement and an expression of selfless love. 

​Married couples who have reached old age together will testify that the moments of delight are never won without mutual support during trials. In the same way Jesus Christ showed us that love can be demonstrated in faithful perseverance and self-sacrifice out of love. It is the love won through patiently giving ourselves to our spouse and family that we find life’s greatest reward.

Single Life

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Most of us at some point in our lives will live the single vocation. This is a time when you haven’t made a formal commitment to a vocation (i.e. ordination or marriage). 

This is an important time for discernment, personal development and self-understanding. This is also a time of being available to serve: God, the Church and others.

​For some, this is a permanent state of life and it’s important to recognise that this is a legitimate way of being able to live and serve in the world

You can make a start in discerning your vocation by contacting us.
Wherever you are at on your faith journey,
​a conversation with us can help clarify where God is leading you.

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Vocations Director: Rev Gonzalo Duran
Office Location: Care of St Joseph's Parish
Postal Address: Care of St Joseph's Parish
Phone: 07 4681 2157
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Email: vocations@twb.catholic.org.au
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