Here we have collected a list of religious orders of men who are working in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. You may wish to contact them directly to get more specific information.
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Benedictine Monks (OSB) of St. Leo Abbey, St. Leo, Florida Contact: Br. Jacob Tippett O.S.B. or Br. Simon Huggins O.S.B. Phone Number: (352) 588-8182 E-mail Address: abbey@saintleo.edu Web Site: www.saintleoabbey.org
Description: We, the Benedictine monks, are the oldest institution within the Church, dedicated to worship God and give him glory through our daily prayer. Located through the world, we make our presence here in Florida known by providing retreats for all peoples. Our main motto is Ora et Labora, Work and prayer within the confines of the monastery. The monastic community serves the people of God through Benedictine hospitality. "We welcome all to share in our prayers of the divine office, liturgy,retreat center programs, and apostolic labors. We strive to meet the spiritual needs of groups and parishes throughout Florida by providing an oasis for God's people to make retreats, find wholeness, rejuvenation and recommitment".
Capuchin Franciscan Friars (OFM Cap) Contact: Brother Miguel Ramirez, OFM Cap Phone Number: (201) 863-3871 E-mail Address:capuchinlife@aol.com Description: The Capuchin Franciscans, inspired by the life and ideals of St. Francis of Assisi, seek to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the world as brothers in truth, simplicity, and joy. Living in poverty, chastity and obedience, we derive our strength from Christ through liturgical and contemplative prayer, fraternity and caring for the needs of God's people. The Capuchins circle the globe with about 12,000 friars, answering the Gospel call of service in a variety of ministries. The Capuchin Franciscan Province of the Stigmata of St. Francis live and work in Florida and the East Coast of the US. The Province also supports missions in Zambia, Africa and Mexico.
Congregation of Christian Brothers (CFC) Contact:Brother James R. McDonald, CFC Phone Number: (773) 429 - 4496 E-mail Address: bromaccfc@yahoo.com Web Site:www.cfcvocations.org; www.iona.edu Description:Brothers serve in a wide variety of ways, according to the needs of their communities and neighbors and their own individual gifts. These ministries, to name a few, include: teaching and administering at elementary schools, secondary schools, and colleges; facilitating youth ministry programs; conducting missionary work; educating adults; supporting parishes and dioceses; ministering to migrant workers; ministering to the infirm and the elderly; serving the homeless
Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (SSS) Phone Number: (440) 442-7243 E-mail Address:sssvocations@sbcglobal.net Web Site: www.blessedsacrament.com Description: Founded by St. Peter Julian Eymard in the 19th Century, we are an active apostolic community working in the world and centered around the Blessed Sacrament. We proclaim God's Eucharistic presence in the world through celebrating the sacraments, writing, teaching, preaching, therapy, and working for justice.
Description: We serve in parishes, colleges and universities, in missions in 15 countries, from classrooms to impoverished city streets, Holy Cross priests and brothers have placed their hope in the Cross of Christ and serve as educators in the faith. We came to the United States in 1841 and founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842.
Franciscan Friars (OFM) Contact: Father Greg Jakubowicz, OFM Phone Number: (212) 924-1451 E-mail Address:vocation@hnp.org Web Site:www.hnp.org
Description: Founded by St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th Century, the Franciscan Friars strive to continue the work of Christ following the example and inspiration of St. Francis. The HolyName Province ministers to God's people along the East Coast of the United States (from Maine to Florida) as well as in south America, Asia, and Africa. We minister among a diversity of God's people who are composed of various races and cultures. Our friars can be found serving as teachers and pastors, feeding the homeless, serving as hospital and prison chaplains, working with youth and a variety of other ministries.
Franciscan Friars - Third Order Regular (TOR) Contact: Fr. Michael Ciski, T.O.R Phone Number: (814) 472-8060 E-mail Address:vocationstor@aol.com Web Site:www.franciscanstor.org Description: We are a religious community of priests and brothers who follow the crucified and risen Christ in the spirit of St. Francis. We are committed to a life transformed by prayer and service; to personal and communal conversion of heart, mind, and soul; and to bearing Christ to a broken world. Our priest and brother Friars serve as educators, parish ministers, promoters of church renewal, advocates of social justice, hospital chaplains, and foreign missionaries. We administer two institutions of higher learning: St. FrancisUniversity in Loretto, Pennsylvania and Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, Ohio. If you are between the ages of 20-35 and would like more information on the Franciscan Friars, T.O.R., please contact us.
Institute of Charity
(Rosminian Priests and Brothers) Contact: Father Christopher Fitzgerald, IC Phone Number: (813) 681-9115 Description: Founded to accept any and all works of charity. At present, members are involved in teaching the handicapped, parish work and missionary activity throughout the world.
Jesuits (SJ) (Society of Jesus) Contact: Father Paul Deutsch, SJ Phone Number: (504) 782-6863 E-mail Address:vocations@norprov.org Web Sites: www.norprov.org/vocations Description: "Since the foundation of the Society of Jesus, Jesuits have exercised their ministry most particularly where the needs are the greatest, where there are not others to minister to these needs and where the more universal good may be found. This is the basic reason for the founding of the Society, this is its power, this is what makes it distinctive." (The 34th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus.) The New Orleans Province covers ten states, including Florida with houses in Tampa, Miami and West Palm Beach.
Marists Fathers (SM)
Contact:Father Bill Rowland, SM Phone Number:(510) 639-1276 E-mail Address:Vocations@maristsociety.org Web Site:www.maristsociety.org Description: The Society of Mary (Marists) is an international congregation founded of apostolic religious founded in France in 1836. Comprised of priests and brothers its mission is in education, parochial work, retreat houses, foreign missions and in a variety of chaplaincies. Its members strive to do their ministry in the spirit of Mary, Mother of Mercy.
Mercedarians (O.deM) (Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy)
Contact: Fr. Joseph Eddy, O.deM.
Phone Number: 215-879-0594 E-mail Address:Vocations@orderofmercy.org Web Site: www.orderofmercy.org Description: Founded in 1218 by St. Peter Nolasco for the freedom of Christians experiencing captivity and oppression. Mercedarians minister in schools, prisons, foreign missions and parishes, seeking to redeem those whose faith is in danger because of the situation of their lives and the conditions of society.
Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) Contact: Father Steve Ryan, SDB Phone Number: (973) 761-0201 E-mail Address:salvoc@aol.com Web Site:www.salesianvocation.com Description: His name is John Bosco, and he is a saint who brought the Gospel to the young while bringing the Church to the realization that it must reach out to youth. As a youngster himself he dreamt that Mary, the Blessed Mother, would guide him and protect the kids he cared for, and Mary did. He began more aware of God’s call to care for youth when, as a young priest in 1841, he began a ministry among poor working boys of Italy’s industrial center, Turin. From that first youth group, Don Bosco was to initiate youth centers, schools -- both academic and technical, churches and seminaries, and a world wide missionary activity, all centered on the young and their needs. Today, as the third largest order of religious men in the Church, St. John Bosco's 'family spirit' and 'Preventive System of Education" are trademarks of each and every Salesian community.
