National Meeting of Young Catholics of Switzerland (2004)
Address of John Paul II

Andrew Dinners:

This opportunity consists of dinner, evening prayer, informal conversations and the sharing of vocation stories with priests, an auxiliary Bishop, and those men who are interested in the priesthood.

Andrew Dinners are usually scheduled for Fall, Winter and Spring. The following Andrew Dinners have been scheduled:

Date	Host Parish	Time	Contact Name	Contact Phone	Bishop	Vicariate
12/11/11	St. Peter Damian, Bartlett	5:30pm	Fr. Bendykt Pazdan	847-398-3362	Rassas	IV
12/18/11	St. Damian, Oak Forest	5:00pm	Fr. Matt Nemchausky	707-425-5354	Wypych	V
1/08/12	St. Genevieve, Chicago	5:00pm	Fr. Norman Moran-Rosero	312-237-3011	Manz	IV

For more information or to register, please call the contact listed or Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or bwelter@archchicago.org

Spend a day “as a seminarian” attending class, praying with the community, sharing meals together, and joining in our community Mass can be very helpful for discernment. You are encouraged to consider joining us this upcoming year. Contact Fr. Chris Ciomek at 847-970-4841 or e-mail him if interested.

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Exploring Priesthood Weekend

Discernment weekends are hosted by Mundelein Seminary on the following dates:

October 7-9, 2011
January 13-15, 2012
April 20-22, 2012

These weekends will feature presentations on:

• Practical steps in discerning one's vocation
• Becoming more fully a disciple of Jesus Christ
• Vocational journeys of priests & how they came to understand God's call
• Prayer opportunities including the celebration of the Eucharist and Night Prayer
• Seminarian-led presentation on what life is like in a seminary, including its main components: academic, human, spiritual, and pastoral formation
• Additional opportunities to talk with seminarians candidly about their lives and vocations

We encourage men to make full use of the Weekend by asking questions, visiting our chapels for prayer and meditation, and utilizing the recreational facilities (gymnasium, pool, racquetball courts, weight room, lake, wooded paths) and by listening more closely to the voice of God speaking to their hearts.

Exploring Priesthood Weekends are held at Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, about 40 miles north of downtown Chicago. Mundelein Seminary is easily accessible by car or train (Metra Milwaukee District North Line). Transportation is also available to and from O'Hare Airport. The address is 1000 East Maple Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060 and phone number is 847-970-4814.

You can obtain further information or make a reservation by contacting Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298, bwelter@archchicago.org.

If you will be studying for a diocese other than Chicago, please contact your diocesan Vocation Director. There is no fee for the Weekend, and dress is casual.

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