Over the Christmas break, the vocation office was very busy, and the time spent quite fruitful! On December 28th, all the seminarians gathered at the Archbishop's home for Vespers, Dinner, sharing on how the last semester had gone, and new for this year, the opening of 25 gifts that the Archbishop himself selected for the seminarians. The Archbishop had already sent a card, gift and book to each seminarian, but on this night at his house, he had lots of surprises to share. A fantastic time was had by all. We ended the evening with the Salve Regina in his chapel.
On December 29th, the Topeka Serra Club hosted us at Corpus Christi parish in Lawrence for our annual seminarian/parent Mass and luncheon. The Archbishop celebrated and preached the Mass. We had the largest turnout ever as far as parents and Serrans. The food was outstanding! The seminarians received new shirts with the logo of the Archdiocese on them, as well as Christmas gifts from Serrans and others.
On the evening of January 1st, the Archbishop, along with the seminarians, hosted men for the annual Quo Vadis discernment retreat. 17 men from around the Archdiocese and beyond came for three days of prayer and reflection. Highlights included a trip to our Cathedral for the Solemnity of the Epiphany, and a chance to meet Sr. Marie, the foundress of the Sisters of the Lamb on Sunday afternoon. Please pray in thanksgiving for the fruits of this retreat, and for these men as they continue their discernment.
We hear regularly from Nick Blaha who is in the Holy Land via his
photoblog. We are also very happy to introduce a
new video that chronicles the transition of Jaime Zarse into seminary. Enjoy!
Over the Christmas break, the vocation office was very busy, and the time spent quite fruitful! On December 28th, all the seminarians gathered at the Archbishop's home for Vespers, Dinner, sharing on how the last semester had gone, and new for this year, the opening of 25 gifts that the Archbishop himself selected for the seminarians. The Archbishop had already sent a card, gift and book to each seminarian, but on this night at his house, he had lots of surprises to share. A fantastic time was had by all. We ended the evening with the Salve Regina in his chapel.
On December 29th, the Topeka Serra Club hosted us at Corpus Christi parish in Lawrence for our annual seminarian/parent Mass and luncheon. The Archbishop celebrated and preached the Mass. We had the largest turnout ever as far as parents and Serrans. The food was outstanding! The seminarians received new shirts with the logo of the Archdiocese on them, as well as Christmas gifts from Serrans and others. 
On the evening of January 1st, the Archbishop, along with the seminarians, hosted men for the annual Quo Vadis discernment retreat. 17 men from around the Archdiocese and beyond came for three days of prayer and reflection. Highlights included a trip to our Cathedral for the Solemnity of the Epiphany, and a chance to meet Sr. Marie, the foundress of the Sisters of the Lamb on Sunday afternoon. Please pray in thanksgiving for the fruits of this retreat, and for these men as they continue their discernment.
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