Investing in Our Future Priests 10/31 & 11/1

On the weekend of October 31 & November 1, Seminarian Matthew Bernhard will speak at Our Lady of Mercy about the Diocese of Joliet Seminarian Education Endowment Fund and invite us to support him, his brother seminarians, and the future priests of our diocese.

Today, 24 men are in various stages of priestly formation for the Diocese of Joliet. Their formation can take as many as eight years, with tuition alone costing approximately $55,500 per seminarian each year.
The Seminarian Education Endowment Trust helps ensure that these men receive the education and formation they need to become faithful shepherds who will one day celebrate the sacraments, preach the Gospel, accompany God’s people, and serve our parishes for generations to come.

A second collection will be taken at all Masses October 31 & November 1. Please prayerfully consider giving generously and, most importantly, continue to pray for Matthew and all our seminarians as they discern and prepare for the priesthood.

Your gift is an investment in the future of our Church.