Web Directory

» "Deo est Gloria" Directory of Religious Life Communities
   One of the largest online directories of Roman Catholic monasteries and religious orders in the United States and Canada.
   http://www.deoestgloria.com

» Archdiocese of Denver Office of Priestly Vocations
   Notes on the life and formation of the diocesan seminarians.
   http://www.priest4christ.blogspot.com

» Augustinians in the US
   One of four provinces of Augustinians in English-speaking North America, based in California. Vocation web page provides a short history of the Augustinians.
   http://www.osa-west.org/vocations.html

» Australian Catholic Vocations Directory
   Descriptions and resources for various positions available within the church. Includes a list of lay groups and religious orders for men and women, with history and contact information.
   http://www.catholicozvocations.org.au/

» Become a Notre Dame Sister
   The Notre Dame Sisters of Omaha Nebraska will help you discern God's call in your life.
   http://www.notredamesisters.org/becomeasister.htm

» Become a Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary
   Vocation information for women who wish to live consecrated life as RSHM sisters.
   http://www.rshm.org/share3/become.html

» Becoming A Nun
   Resource for Women seeking a vocation as a Catholic Nun
   http://www.theursulines.org/becoming-a-nun/

» Becoming an Augustinian
   Website of the Order of St. Augustine in Australia
   http://www.augustinians.org.au/becoming.html

» Christian Brothers Brotherhood FAQ
   Questions and answers about the Congregation of Christian Brothers of Brother Edmund Rice.
   http://www.cfcvocations.org/

» Cincinnati Vocations
   Information on vocation to the priesthood and religious life from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Articles, resources, and seminarian blog.
   http://www.cincinnativocations.org/

» Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations
   Information on vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life from the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
   http://www.usccb.org/cclv/

» Community of the Epiphany
   Community founded by both vowed religious and lay members. Pascal Mystery spirituality. Ignatian discernment. Mission: Renewal of Family and Religious Life. Families Mentoring Families. Epiphany Charism.
   http://www.epiphanycommunity.org/

» Consecrated Life
   A site for women discerning religious life, including suggested reading lists and links to articles and communities on the web.
   http://www.consecrated-life.org

» Consecrated Virginity in the Catholic Church
   Information from the United States Association of Consecrated Virgins (USACV) on the vocation to consecrated virginity.
   http://www.consecratedvirgins.org/

» Conventual Franciscan Vocations
   Find individual Conventual Franciscan provinces in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about Franciscan and all Catholic vocations.
   http://www.franciscans.org

» Dominican Life in the United States
   A great place to learn about more than 25 congregations of Dominicans in the USA and what they are doing.
   http://www.domlife.org

» Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Vocations
   Roman Catholic Franciscan community founded originally in the Episcopal Church to realize the prayers of Jesus for unity.
   http://www.atonementfriarsvocations.org

» Holy Name Province Franciscan Vocation Ministry (OFM)
   The largest group of USA Franciscans, the NY based Holy Name Province is of the largest worldwide group of Franciscans, the Order of Friars Minor. As the direct descendents of St. Francis, this Roman Catholic religious community of men live in brotherhood
   http://www.hnp.org/vocations/index.cfm

» Holy Vocations
   A group blog of people discerning vocations to the religious life or priesthood.
   http://holyvocations.blogspot.com/

» Laboure Society
   The Laboure Society assists aspirants to priesthood or religious life who find themselves unable to answer their call due to personal debt.
   http://www.labouresociety.org/

» Little Brothers and Sisters Africa
   An association operating in Tanzania (Africa) inspired by the third Franciscan order rule. A life of prayer, work and study, founded on poverty, chastity and obedience.
   http://www.alfagems.com/PFDA/

» Mater Ecclesiae Fund for Vocations
   The Mater Ecclesiae Fund for Vocations (MEFV) helps those who have responded to God's call to religious life but are hindered by their student loans.
   http://www.fundforvocations.org/

» Missionaries of Charity Fathers
   Introduction to the spirit of the religious community of priests founded by Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and information about vocations to it.
   http://www.mcpriests.com/03_intro.htm

» Missionary Religious Life with the Claretians
   For those people thinking about a vocation as a priest or brother. As Claretians they strive to follow the example of Anthony Claret in Religious Life...
   http://www.claret.org.uk/vocation.php

» National Jesuit Brothers Committee
   National Jesuit Brothers Committee site promoting Jesuit Brother Vocations
   http://www.njbc.com

» Office of Vocations - Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
   Resources for those discerning a vocation. Short summaries and answers to questions about vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life.
   http://www.10000vocations.org/

» Paths of Love: Catholic Vocation Discernment
   Books, articles, and discussion about vocation in the Catholic tradition.
   http://www.pathsoflove.com/

» Priesthood, the Ultimate Challenge
   Vocational information for those interested in becoming a Roman Catholic Priest. Biographies, frequently asked questions, events and articles.
   http://members.ozemail.com.au/~holyjoe/

» Prince of Peace Abbey
   Monks of the Order of St. Benedict ("Benedictines") seek God in worship and prayer, work and community life in the monastery.
   http://princeofpeaceabbey.blogspot.com/

» Religious Formation Conference
   RFC serves Roman Catholic congregations (women and men) with programs for: those in the many aspects of ministry of formation; those in initial formation; and all engaged in ongoing formation.
   http://www.relforcon.org

» Religious Ministries
   Comprehensive directory and search engine for Catholic religious communities, diocesan vocation offices, and retreat houses in the USA.
   http://www.religiousministries.com/

» Religious Vocation and Consecrated Life
   On the nature of religious and consecrated life, the relationship between religious life and holiness, and the difference between various religious orders.
   http://www.religious-vocation.com/

» Religious Vocations (UK)
   Offers information and guidance about the opportunities for people; links to communities and organisations that offer a wide variety of experiences for service and prayer, and articles and stories about ways to approach the complex decisions.
   http://godknowswhere.org.uk

» Roman Catholic Vocations
   Information and commentary on vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate, or Religious Life.
   http://romancatholicvocations.blogspot.com/

» Southern Dominican Friars - Vocations
   Vocation information for men interested in exploring a possible vocation with the Southern Dominican friars - a catholic religious order with an 800 year history or preaching and teaching.
   http://dominicanvocations.com/

» St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary
   A bilingual/multicultural major theologate in Boynton Beach, Florida.
   http://www.svdp.edu

» The Crosiers Chat Room
   For those considering religious life, courtesy of a men's religious order.
   http://www.crosier.org/default.cfm?PID=1.3.5

» Traditional Vocations Blog
   Vocations to Traditional societies and religious orders using the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. Descriptions, photos, and videos.
   http://tradvocations.blogspot.com/

» Trappist Vocation: Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey
   Religious vocation to a Catholic, contemplative order in Oregon.
   http://www.trappistvocation.com

» Trinity Mission Center
   Provides summer and long-term volunteer opportunities for Catholic young adults, as well as information on vocations to religious life.
   http://tmc3.org

» VISION Vocation Network for Catholic Vocations
   Vocation guides, a vocation matching service, and articles on vocation.
   http://vocation-network.org/

» Vocation Quest
   Eight days of prayer for women discerning a call to become a Catholic Sister. Included is additional material related to religious life and spirituality.
   http://www.vocationquest.org

» Vocation.com
   Catholic vocation resources for promoting and discerning vocations.
   http://www.vocation.com

» VocationInfo.com
   Information about vocation from Miles Jesu, a secular order within the Catholic church.
   http://www.vocationinfo.com/

» Vocations
   Vocations site with general information on discerning a vocation in religious life as an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales including information on how to contact the Oblate Vocation Director.
   http://www.oblates.us/vocations.htm

» Vocations Online
   Comprehensive site for information on Catholic vocations of priesthood, being a sister, being a brother, secular institutes, deaconate, lay ministry. Also includes discernment information and vocation FAQs for various ages.
   http://www.vocations.com

» Vocations for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany
   A site with information and encouragement for those who are discerning a vocation to diocesan priesthood or religious community life.
   http://www.albanyvocations.org

» Vocations.ca
   Canadian resource site answering the questions "How do I become a priest, brother, sister, missionary, consecreated lay person, or deacon?"
   http://www.vocations.ca

» Youngstown Vocations
   Explore a vocation to the Priesthood, Religious Life, or Permanent Diaconate in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Contains answers to your frequently asked questions, testimonials, and current events.
   http://www.youngstownvocations.org/