Walk for Vocations
Sep
28
to Oct 1

Walk for Vocations

Msgr. Tad Oxley, Fr. David Kidd, and Fr. Joseph Mominee will be walking 65+ miles over the course of four days in prayer and sacrifice for an increase in vocations to the Diocesan priesthood.

Sunday, September 28

  • Start 2:00pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Bono

  • End: 7:00pm at Our Lady of Lourdes, Genoa

Monday, September 29

  • Start: 9:00am at Our Lady of Lourdes, Genoa

  • End: 5:30pm at Saint Joseph, Fremont

Tuesday, September 10

  • Start: 9:00am at Saint Joseph, Fremont

  • 6:00pm at Saint Mary, Tiffin

Wednesday, October 1

  • 8:00am at Saint Mary, Tiffin

  • 5:00pm at Our Lady of Consolation, Carey

If you can walk with us...

  • Meet at the departure location for that day.

  • Bring water and a packed lunch.

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.

  • Plan for transportation back to your vehicle at the end of the day.

If you cannot walk with us...

  • Join us in prayer and fasting for vocations to the Diocesan priesthood throughout these four days.

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Seminary Visit
Nov
6
to Nov 8

Seminary Visit

  • Sacred Heart Seminary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

College age and young adult men….

Join Fr. Peter Grodi and young men from around the Diocese for a three-day visit to Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit to see what it is like to live the life of a seminarian studying for the priesthood. We will depart together from St. Thomas More Parish (425 Thurstin St., Bowling Green, OH 43402) on Nov 6th at 5pm and return by 2pm on November 8th.

WHAT WILL WE DO?

  • Prayer - Join the seminarians for their normal schedule of prayer

  • Class - Get a taste of a normal day of study for a seminarian.

  • Socialize - Eat, hangout, and play with the seminarians.

Deadline to register: October 6th
Late registrations will be accepted up till October 27th, if room is available.

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May
24
10:00 AM10:00

Priesthood Ordination

  • Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bishop Thomas is also happy to announce that he has called, Deacon Travis Kahle, Deacon Eric Kaufman, and Deacon Kevin McGraw, to the order of presbyter.

They will be ordained priests for the Diocese of Toledo at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, on Saturday, May 24th at 10 am.

All are invited to kindly pray for these men in preparation for their ordinations and attend the ordination ceremonies at our Cathedral.

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Discernment Retreat for Men 18-35
Dec
6
to Dec 8

Discernment Retreat for Men 18-35

Retreats are important moments to listen to God and hear the talks of priests, seminarians or religious. Retreats foster genuine discernment. In the midst of your busy lives, a retreat opportunity affords you time of silence and clarity that cannot be found in the world. Please take advantage of a retreat experience to ask God what He wants for your life – a retreat gives you such an opportunity.

  • WHAT: This day of reflection is an opportunity for Catholic men, ages 18 to 35, who are open to considering a call to the priesthood or religious life. This day of reflection is an opportunity to learn practical methods of prayer and discernment that will help them better understand God’s plan for their life. 

  • WHERE: Lial Renewal Center, 5908 Davis Road, Whitehouse, OH 43571

  • WHEN: The retreat will begin with check-in at 5pm - 6 pm on Friday, December 6th, with dinner starting promptly at 6 pm and end after lunch (around 1pm) on Sunday, December 8th

  • COST: $25, payable upon arrival to Lial Renewal Center

If you have any questions about registration or need more information about the discernment retreat, please contact Maria Theis, Diocesan Priestly Vocations Office and Events Coordinator, mtheis@toledodiocese.org, (419) 244-6711 ext. 4923

For more information about discernment for the priesthood, please contact Father David Kidd, Diocese of Toledo Office of Diocesan Priestly Vocations, dkidd@toledodiocese.org, (419) 244-6711

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Walking Pilgrimage for Vocations
Sep
8
to Sep 11

Walking Pilgrimage for Vocations

  • Bono to Carey, Ohio United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Msgr. Tad Oxley, Fr. David Kidd & Fr. Joseph Mominee on their four-day walking pilgrimage!

These three priests will be walking 65+ miles over the course of four days in prayer and sacrifice for an increase in vocations to the Diocesan priesthood.

If you can walk with us..
- Meet at the departure location for that day.
- Bring water and a packed lunch.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Plan for transportation back to your vehicle at the end of the day.

If you cannot walk with us...
- Join us in prayer and fasting for vocations to the Diocesan priesthood throughout these four days.

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Men's Discernment Retreat Day
Nov
19
9:30 AM09:30

Men's Discernment Retreat Day

For Catholic men, ages 18 to 35, who are open to considering a call to the priesthood.

This day of reflection is an opportunity for young adults to learn practical methods of prayer and discernment that will help them better understand God’s plan for their life. Saturday evening Mass and meals will be provided.

Registration deadline: November 14

For more information or to register:
Contact Fr. Phil Smith at psmith@toledodiocese.org or 419-214-4945

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Andrew Dinner - St. Michael, Findlay
Sep
25
5:00 PM17:00

Andrew Dinner - St. Michael, Findlay

Join Bishop Daniel Thomas, Fr. Phil Smith and other local priests for dinner, prayer, and an opportunity to learn more about the diocesan priesthood. Participants should be accompanied by their parish priest. This free event is for young men who are high school or college age.

If you are under the age of 18, please complete the following Parent Authorization Form.

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Transitional Diaconate Ordination for Kyle Ink
May
21
10:00 AM10:00

Transitional Diaconate Ordination for Kyle Ink

  • Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Bishop Daniel Thomas on Saturday, May 21 at 10:00am at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral to celebrate the Transitional Diaconate Ordination of seminarian, Kyle Ink.

We will live steam the Ordination Mass on this website and on the Diocese of Toledo YouTube channel.

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Andrew Dinner - St. Rose, Perrysburg
Mar
23
6:00 PM18:00

Andrew Dinner - St. Rose, Perrysburg

Join Bishop Daniel Thomas, Father Phil Smith and other local priests for dinner, prayer, and an opportunity to learn more about the diocesan priesthood. Participants should be accompanied by their parish priest. This free event is for young men who are in high school or college age.

Register with the Office for Diocesan Priestly Vocations by email at psmith@toledodiocese.org or by calling 419-214-4945 by Monday, March 14, 2022

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