Rockford Priest

Inviting young men from the Diocese of Rockford to discern priesthood.

Do you hear his voice?

To hear his voice is a gift. Often though, with the noise of the world, it can be hard to listen, let alone respond to a potential priestly vocation. Jesus knows this, telling the Apostles and us to Be Not Afraid! Fr. Jack Reichardt, the vocation director, is here to help young men from the Diocese of Rockford to listen and respond to that call with courage.

Is God calling me? What is discernment?

Cast into the Deep.

The opportunity to open your heart to God’s will and to discern where He is calling you is truly a gift. Such thoughts and prayers set you on a path that leads to experiencing His grace, peace and joy. Each one of us needs to ask the question “Lord, what are you calling me to … is it priesthood?”

Ready to take the next step?

The path to holiness, whatever your vocation, is never done alone. Fr. Jack Reichardt will walk with you in discernment to freely discover your true vocation. Whether it’s meeting one-on-one or attending a seminary visit, to be met where you are is the first step.

And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him.

MATTHEW 4:19

Discerning with the Church.

From seminary “come and see” visits, retreats to spiritual direction, sign up to learn about upcoming discernment opportunities and events.