Philly Adoration for Vocations
Thank you to all who joined us at the Overbrook campus of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary to pray for our seminarians and to pray for an increase in vocations. We are grateful for the countless hours of prayer asking the Lord of the Harvest to send more laborers into the vineyard.
It is the fervent desire of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to encourage the lay faithful to pray before the Most Blessed Sacrament on the day when the Eucharist and Priesthood were instituted by Christ to pray for our priests, seminarians, and an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ!
We invite all to join us on the new campus of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Lower Gwynedd Township on Thursdays between 9 am and 4 pm to pray for vocations in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration will be held in Immaculate Conception Chapel which is located in the Student Life Center on the new campus. The address is 1400 Evans Road, Ambler PA 19002.
To sign up for one or more hours/days, click on the image below. If you have any questions, please contact the organizers at Phillyadoration@gmail.com or the Vocation Office at 610-667-5778.
Adoration at the Seminary will resume on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
January 2025 Come & See Weekend for High School Men
A Come & See Weekend is a perfect opportunity for high school men who are discerning their vocation to come to the new campus of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (1400 Evans Road, Ambler PA) to see what seminary life is like and explore the possibility of their own call to the priesthood.
If you are actively discerning a call to the priesthood, come and spend time at the seminary where you will meet, pray and get to know the seminarians and other men who are discerning their call.
The Weekend includes daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, reflections on the priesthood, vocation stories from seminarians, fellowship and the opportunity to spend time with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. A single room and meals are included and there is no cost to attend.
The Weekend begins at 11:00 AM on Saturday and ends on Sunday following Evening Prayer at approximately 5:30 PM.
For more information about this event, please contact the Vocation Office at 610-667-5778 or email Fr. David O’Brien, Vocation Director (fr.dobrien@archphila.org) OR Melissa Kovatch, Associate Director (mkovatch@archphila.org).
Please register no later than Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
March 2025 Come & See Weekend for Post-High School Men
Men who have graduated from high school and are discerning their vocation are invited to come to the new campus of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for a weekend to see what seminary life is like and explore the possibility of their own call to the priesthood.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is actively pursuing a call to the priesthood to spend time at the Seminary, to meet and pray with the seminarians and with other men who are exploring the possibility of a call to the priesthood.
The Weekend includes daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, reflections on the priesthood, vocation stories from seminarians, fellowship and the opportunity to spend time with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. A single room and meals are included and there is no cost to attend.
The Weekend begins at 7 PM on Friday and ends following Morning Prayer, Mass and Brunch on Sunday (approximately 1:00 PM).
For more information about this Weekend, contact Fr. David O’Brien, Vocation Director, at fr.dobrien@archphila.org or 610-667-5778 OR Melissa Kovatch, Associate Director, at mkovatch@archphila.org.
The registration deadline for the March 7-9, 2025 weekend is Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
B.B.V.C 2025 – MARCH 22, 2025
Refuge & Shield
We are excited to once again welcome young men in grades 6-8 from around the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the campus of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for another great year of Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp (B.B.V.C.) including fun activities, talks, prayer, and fellowship!
Saturday, March 22, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (1400 Evans Road, Ambler, PA 19002)
Cost: $25/participant
Registration deadline: February 28, 2025
March 2025 Come & See Weekend for High School Men
A Come & See Weekend is a perfect opportunity for high school men who are considering a vocation to come to the new campus of St Charles Borromeo Seminary (1400 Evans Road, Ambler, PA) to see what seminary life is like and explore the possibility of their own call to the priesthood.
If you are actively pursuing a call to the priesthood, this is a perfect opportunity for you to spend time at the Seminary with other men who have been evangelized and are exploring the possibility of a call to the priesthood! This is the last Come & See Weekend for the Spring.
We begin the weekend with Mass on Saturday morning (11 AM) and the weekend ends following Evening Prayer on Sunday (5:30 PM). Meals and a single room are provided and there is no cost to attend.
For more information about this event, please contact the Vocation Office at 610-667-5778 or email Fr. David O’Brien, Vocation Director (fr.dobrien@archphila.org) OR Melissa Kovatch, Associate Director (mkovatch@archphila.org).
Please register for the March 29-30, 2025 Weekend NO LATER than Wednesday, March 19, 2025
April 2025 Come & See Weekend for Post-High School Men
Men who have graduated from high school and are discerning their vocation are invited to come for a weekend to the new campus of St Charles Borromeo Seminary (1400 Evans Road, Ambler PA) to see what seminary life is like, interact with the seminarians and explore the possibility of their own call to the priesthood.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is actively pursuing a call to the priesthood to spend time at the seminary with other men who are exploring the possibility of a call to the priesthood.
The Weekend includes daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, reflections on the priesthood, vocation stories from seminarians, fellowship and the opportunity to spend time with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. A single room and meals are included and there is no cost to attend.
The Weekend begins at 7 PM on Friday and ends following Morning Prayer, Mass and Brunch on Sunday (approximately 1:00 PM).
For more information about this Weekend, contact the Vocation Office at 610-667-5778 or via email to Fr. David O’Brien, Vocation Director (fr.dobrien@archphila.org)OR Melissa Kovatch, Associate Director (mkovatch@archphila.org).
The registration deadline for the April 2025 Come & See Weekend is Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Quo Vadis Days 2025
The Vocation Office is excited to announce that registration for Quo Vadis 2025 is OPEN! We look forward to this week of prayer and fun with high school young men in the Archdiocese and with the Philadelphia seminarians.
This year the theme will be “Anchor of the Soul” where we will hear dynamic talks about Christ as our hope and what it means to be anchored to Jesus throughout the journey of life. Our activities include the lake, water games, glow dodge ball, and much more! Come to learn how Christ is speaking in your life and how to respond to his call!
Black Rock Retreat Center
1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA, USA
Cost: $25 to $300 (pay what you are able)
Questions? Please contact Grace Murphy, Program Coordinator at gmurphy@archphila.org or 610-667-5778.