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Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Come and See

Hamden, CT Hamden, CT, United States

Join the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the weekend and experience first-hand our life of prayer, community, and charism of bringing the reparative love of Christ to others, especially to the poor, broken and marginalized. To register, please contact Sister Colleen at vocations

Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm – Discernment Retreat

Germantown, NY Gernmantown, NY, United States

Join the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm for a weekend of prayer, peace, and relaxation, which includes Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Evening Prayer with the sisters. For more information, please contact Sister Mary O'Donovan, O.Carm. at srmaryod@stmhcs.org or 845-768-2303.

Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist – Vocational Discernment Retreat

Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The sisters invite you to join them on a spiritual retreat that includes Holy Mass, Divine Office, Rosary, and the opportunity to enjoy time with the sisters. You will hear conferences about Mary and the Eucharist, as well as on the specific theme of the retreat. For more information, contact Sister Mercedes, O.P. at vocations@sistersofmary.org.

Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco – Come and See

San Antonio,TX San Antonio, TX, United States

The weekend Come and See will give you a glimpse of our daily community life and prayer moments. Presentations on discernment, formation, and Salesian Spirituality will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about us and how we serve youth and young adults. Visit our website for more information and to register!

Daughters of St. Paul Discernment 101 Zoom Retreat

Join the Daughters of St. Paul for a conference on discernment followed by breakout sharing and discussion with the sisters. Topics include Discernment Basics, Hearing God in a Noisy World, and more! The retreat will take place over Zoom from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., but please contact the sisters to potentially visit in person! […]

Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ – Come and See

San Gabriel, CA San Gabriel, CA, United States

Join the Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ for a Come and See Weekend! The community serves the poor in their many faces, and desires to be Jesus all, all of Jesus! To register, please contact vocation.stfranciscabrini@ocaminho.org

Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family – Vocation Discernment Day

Ormond Beach, FL Ormond Beach, FL, United States

Join the sisters and other women discerning their vocation during a day of prayer, reflection, and fun from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Sister Beata, M.S.F. at msfsistersvocations@gmail.com.

Hey! I’m Zach Eischeid. I grew up in Elgin, Nebraska and belong to the Saint Boniface Parish. I attended Saint Boniface Elementary and graduated from Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School. Saint Boniface Parish is a great place to learn about the Faith with our schools and to see so many parishioners helping each other and our parish in a myriad of ways.

My discernment has been around for as long as I can remember. Since I was a toddler, the priesthood always amazed me. However, around junior high, I kept pushing it to the back of my mind because I didn’t want to be labeled as that “extra-religious guy.” After graduating, I decided to attend Benedictine College to major in Theology. Towards the end of my first year at Benedictine, while at my sister’s wedding dance, I oddly had a strong feeling about seminary. A month later, I attended the priest ordination while teaching Totus Tuus, and started weeping during the procession in the cathedral. This sign was big encouragement in finally giving my future in God’s hands. I am currently at Kenrick Glennon Seminary in St. Louis and have made many fraternal friendships, as we are all on the same journey of striving to be what God wants us to be.

For all those with even an inkling about entering seminary, I encourage you to be open to it. Pray about it, frequent the sacraments, and remember: “You were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” And remember, every priest and seminarian has gone through what you are going through.

In my down time, I like playing any sport, especially basketball and baseball, jamming on the ukulele, listening to Christian rap, watching Nebraska football, and combating heresy.