Think Priest

Have you ever thought about being a priest? Moving forward takes a combination of inspiration and information. See what’s here for you, and keep coming back for more!

Vocations Events

Learn more and sign-up for events for grade school, high school and young adult men! View our Vocations Events schedule and register today!

Priest Formation Process

Do you feel you are being called to the priesthood but wonder where to begin?
Start by checking out:

Call to the Priesthood
Applying to the Seminary
an overview of the process
Priesthood Discernment On Line
8 Steps of Discernment
from the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Experience the Adventure of Faith
Options and considerations in serving God in the Church. Download Brochure

Bishops, Priests & Seminarians

Hear from men who have made this decision before you.

Bishops and Priests
Thinkpriest.org's location for vocation videos, profiles and homilies from the Bishops & Priests of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Seminarians - Bios & Videos

Read the latest insights and bios of our seminarians and college program students!
Watch video & read stories
Seminarian video interviews & writings

Ordination Day

Ordination to Priesthood Mass
In Its Entirety May 23rd, 2009
Watch the Entire 2009 Ordination via
streaming video.

Archbishop Listecki Homily
2011 Diaconate Ordination

3 bishops of the archdiocese

Pope Benedict appoints St. Francis De Sales Seminary rector, Father Don Hying, as new Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Pictured above: Bishop-Elect Hying, Archbishop Listecki and Bishop Sklba more...

News Briefs

2011 ordinands

Archbishop Jerome Listecki, through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, ordained five transitional deacons to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee on Saturday, May 21st at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enjoy great Catholic Herald video and feature stories on the 2011 Ordinandi.
Four Seminarians Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on April 16, 2011.
See the Slideshow.

Catholic Youth Expeditions Summer Schedule
Step away from the tribulations of this “real world” and come to know the love of Christ and the truth of His real world through fellowship and community that will transform not only your lives, but the life of our Church.
Words of Farewell. Effective May 1, 2011, former Vocation Director, Father Jim Lobacz concluded his service as Director of Vocations. We thank him for his leadership and share with you his parting thoughts.
Pope Benedict's letter to Seminarians
Catholic Teens Thinking About Priesthood
A website run by teens who are seriously considering the Priesthood.
Monthly Prayer Request for Priests of the Milwaukee Archdiocese.

Meet the Vocation Director

Father Peter Berger

Father Peter Berger
Vocation Director

Effective May 1, 2011, Father Peter Berger was appointed Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Father Peter Berger is involved in many vocation office programs, including Seminary Camp Outs, School Visits, Retreats, Discernment Groups.
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Read Father Peter's April, 2011 Article in the Milwaukee Catholic Herald on how the Catholic Stewardship Appeal promotes a Culture of Vocations.

Read Fr. Peter's January, 2011 "Are You Called?" blog entry on archmil.org

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