Catholic men who "take Holy Orders" receive a special sacrament called Holy Orders, which creates the hierarchy of deacon, priest, and bishop. These men (who are ordained by a bishop by means of that sacrament) serve the spiritual needs of others in the Catholic Church.

For more information, please contact Fr. Tom Loomis.

Prayer for Seminarians

God our Father, we thank you for calling men to serve in your Church
and at the service of your Son's Kingdom as priests.
Grant these men the gift of perseverance and send your Holy Spirit
to help others to know your call.
May our parishes throughout the Diocese of Winona
support vocations by prayer and encouragement
of our youth and young adults.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.

Amen.