Your Vocation: Exploring the Priestly & Religious Life
Seminarians from the Diocese of Wewak studying Theology at the Catholic Theological Institute. Photo taken in 2026 by the Diocese of Wewak.
The Holy Spirit continues to call many men and women, both young people now finishing school, and others who are in their villages or working in the community, to leave behind their thoughts of an earthly career in order to listen to the call of Christ.
If you are interested to take up the call of Jesus to serve others in His Name, and to go out to share His Good News with others, there are many ways to explore this vocation:
Most of the students at CTI are studying in preparation for the priesthood, either in a diocese or as part of a religious congregation. Each diocese and congregation has its own vocation personnel who can help you discern whether you have a priestly or religious vocation.
If you are interested to take up the call of Jesus to serve others in His Name, and to go out to share His Good News with others, there are many ways to explore this vocation:
- Talk to a local priest or religious brother or sister,
- Contact one of the CTI Member Colleges, or
- Explore the websites of various dioceses or congregations (linked below).
Most of the students at CTI are studying in preparation for the priesthood, either in a diocese or as part of a religious congregation. Each diocese and congregation has its own vocation personnel who can help you discern whether you have a priestly or religious vocation.
Dioceses & Archdioceses
Religous Orders & Congregations
Visit our CTI Member Colleges page.