The June 10 edition of Call of the Spirit, the Paulist Fathers Vocations electronic newsletter, features a wonderful article by National Catholic Reporter about the ordinations of Paulist Fr. Chris Lawton, C.S.P., and Paulist Fr. Dan Macalinao, C.S.P. We hope their journeys to the priesthood will inspire your own discernment journey.

We also mourn and remember Rev. Vincent McKiernan, C.S.P., a priest for 67 years who was beloved many lay people and Paulists alike, having served in multiple roles throughout his life as a Paulist. He entered eternal life on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was 93 years old.

We hope Call of the Spirit will motivate you to learn more about the Paulist Fathers and inspire many to discern a Paulist priesthood.

Besides featuring the latest news and activities from the Paulist Fathers Vocations team, the newsletter also:

-        showcases activities from Paulist seminarians

-        introduces readers to a different Paulist priest and Paulist parish each edition

-        presents brief glimpses of the life of our founder, Servant of God Isaac Hecker, and the history of the Paulist Fathers

-        provides prayer and scripture to encourage your discernment

Call of the Spirit will be delivered directly to your inbox every two weeks. You can read our latest edition at https://mailchi.mp/0ed1f61e4605/call-of-the-spirit-13751356.

If you’re not part of our email list or know someone who would like to be added, please contact us at vocations@paulist.org. We also invite you to forward our newsletter to someone whom you think would make a great Paulist priest.

As always, please join us in prayer for many Paulist vocations and for the work of our Vocations Director, Fr. Ed Nowak, C.S.P.