Am I Called?


Discernment  
Discernment
A collection of resources, articles, and tools to help you grow in the practices that will enable you to better discern God's will for your life.
Priesthood  
Priesthood
Life as a Diocesan Priest is challenging but incredibly rewarding. Learn about who priests are, what they do, and why you might be called.
Religious Life  
Religious Life
Men and women from the Diocese of Lexington serve as sisters and brothers within the diocese, and far beyond! Read about the communities with strong connections to our diocese.


 

News & Updates

  • April 15, 2013
    Last week, 8 men from across the Diocese joined us as we visited the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, OH.
  • March 25, 2013 | by Jonathan Huber
    Returning seminarian Jonathan Huber writes about his experience of our recent trip to St. Meinrad Seminary as part of our March, 2013 Come & See.
  • February 8, 2013
    Two "Melchizedek Project" discernment groups have been started in Lexington for students of Lexington Catholic High School and UK.
  • January 16, 2013
    Young men from the Diocese of Lexington are invited to spend a weekend experiencing seminary life (college or post-college) at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Ohio or St. Meinrad Seminary in Indiana.
  • December 21, 2012
    Merry Christmas from the Office of Vocations! Artwork by Deacon Arock, Seminarian for the Diocese of Lexington.
  • November 20, 2012
    On November 19, 2012, students and parishioners gathered with Bishop Gainer for Ausculta ("listen") Dinner at UK.
  • November 12, 2012
    This past weekend, several men from the diocese travelled north to the Pontifical College Josephinum for a Come & See weekend. They experienced classes, meals, prayer, and fellowship sa they sought a closer glimpse of seminary life.
  • November 5, 2012
    On October 29 and 30, 2012, students and parishioners gathered with Bishop Gainer for Ausculta ("listen") Dinners at Eastern Kentucky University and Morehead State University.
  • October 22, 2012
    Last weekend at the St. Meinrad Come & See, our group sat in on classes, shared in prayers and meals, and spent time getting to know the Lexington Seminarians.
  • October 16, 2012
    Four of our seminarians helped facilitate the Lexington Diocesan Youth Rally on October 6th. Put on by the diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry, the event gathered young people from across the Diocese of Lexington for a day of activities, song, fellowship, and prayer.
  • October 3, 2012
    Relatives and friends of seminarians visited the Josephinum in late September for the annual Parent and Family Weekend.
  • August 31, 2012
    This Fall we are offering Come and See live-in experiences at both the college level (Pontifical College Josephinum) and post-college level (St. Meinrad).
  • August 22, 2012
    Today the Vocations Office launched a new Facebook page geared towards those who are seeking to better know God's will for their lives.
  • August 22, 2012
    Today the Vocations Office launched a new Facebook page geared towards those who are seeking to better know God's will for their lives.
  • August 14, 2012
    Traveling 750 miles in just over a week, 12 seminarians of the Diocese of Lexington listened, shared, and prayed with the people whom they are preparing to serve.
  • July 27, 2012
    On July 27th, Bishop Ronald Gainer joined our seminarians for dinner to hear about their summer assignments and wish them well in their coming year of studies. This annual event is always a real treat for our seminarians, who appreciate getting to know their Bishop and receiving his enthusiastic support.