who was known in his lifetime as “The Miracle Man
of Montreal” and oversaw the building of St. Joseph’s
Oratory in Montreal. To learn more visit our websites:
http://www.holycrossvocations.org [Priests];
http://www.holycrossbrothers.org [Brothers];
http://www.holycrosscongregation.org.
See ad on page 75. Code #097.
Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament
(S.S.S.) Blessed Sacrament religious are an apostolic
community of priests, brothers, and deacons who, in
partnership with the laity, share a common vision: to
have Christ in the Eucharist take hold of their lives so
completely that they will live this mystery fully and
proclaim its power to transform lives and communities
through their many diverse and engaging ministries.
By prayer in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist,
within a full liturgical life and an active apostolate,
Blessed Sacrament religious and their associates
commit themselves to building Christian communities
whose center of life is the Eucharist. Visit our
website: www.blessedsacrament.com/vocation or call
(440) 442-6311.
Code #096.
Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
(S.S.C.C.) The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of
Jesus and Mary—United States Province, consists of
priests, brothers and sisters and includes a secular
branch of affiliated lay associates. Our Gospel lifestyle
is centered in Eucharistic Celebration and Adoration,
in living communally with a spirit of family, and in
apostolic service to the poor and un-evangelized. We
strive to contemplate, live and proclaim God’s love,
as symbolized by the joined Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
Like those hearts, we are united in suffering and in
joy. Saint Damien of Molokai, a missionary known for
his service to victims of Hansen’s Disease (leprosy),
has inspired many to join our community. Founded
in France in 1800, we are currently present in over 32
countries. Contact: Fr. Paul Zaccone, ss.cc. P.O. Box
111, Fairhaven, MA 02719; (508) 993-2442 ext. 205;
e-mail: vocations@sscc.org; website: www.sscc.org.
See ad on page 67. Code #230.
Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata
(C.S.S.) Stigmatine Priests and Brothers belong to
an international community headquartered in Rome,
with houses in the U.S., Italy, England, German,
South Africa, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Botswana,
Brazil Paraguay, Chile, India, Georgia (Russia), the
Philippines, and Thailand. St. Gaspar Bertoni founded
in 1816 and entrusted the Congregation to the
protection and patronage of Mary and Joseph, the Holy
Spouses, because their marriage prepared, welcomed,
and educated the mission of the Son of God. CSS
motto, “Euntes Docete” is Latin for “Go Forth and
Teach.” Apostolic work: seminary formation, spiritual
direction, counseling, retreats, campus/youth/
parish ministry, voluntary foreign missions, parish
missions. Stigmatine formation offers a customized
academic program based on individual background,
but maintains a common character by the quest to
unity in life through contemplation and apostolic
activity, shared fraternity, dedication to work, quest
for excellence, coupled with humility. Men ages
18-45 are invited to contact Fr. Geoff Deeker, N.A.
Province, 554 Lexington St., Waltham, MA 02452-
3097; e-mail: geoffd@stigmatines.com; website: www.
stigmatines.com.
See ad on page 79. Code #046.
Crosier Fathers and Brothers (O.S.C.) For 800 years we Crosiers have marked each day celebrating the Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharist as a
community of priests and brothers. We live with the
risen crucified Lord transforming us in body, mind, and
spirit to be witnesses of His risen life and new creation.
Our religious habit, marked with the red and white
cross, reminds us daily of our oneness with Christ as
cross-bearers. The Rule of Augustine guides us in
fraternal life as we help one another to live the vows of
poverty, chastity, and obedience and to serve others.
We invite you to consider Crosier religious life. We are
an international Order founded in Belgium in 1210 and
headquartered in Rome. We have U.S. communities in
Onamia, Minnesota and Phoenix, Arizona. Contact: Fr.
Dave Donnay, O.S.C. or Fr. Charlie Kunkel, O.S.C.;
4332 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016; (800) 407-
5875; e-mail: vocations@crosier.org; website: www.
crosier.org.
Code #099.
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Discalced Carmelite Friars, (O.C.D.)—Washington
Province We are a religious Order with eremitic roots
on Mount Carmel from the late 12th century. In 16th
century Spain, St. Teresa of Jesus, with St. John of
the Cross, initiated the “Discalced Reform” within
the Carmelite Order which became a new, separate
Order. The friars desire a life of faithful prayer, seeking
union with God through a “life of allegiance to Jesus
Christ.” Our Constitutions mandate two hours
of silent prayer every day. Our ministries include
retreat work, spiritual direction, publications, Marian
shrine and mission work in Kenya. As brothers in
community we live as a family at the service of the
Church—to bear a message of hope, to be a quiet
but constant sign of God’s presence in the world. In
the company of Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
we ponder the words of her Son and the mystery of
His Love. Fr. Michael Berry, OCD, Vocation Director,
1525 Carmel Rd., Hubertus, WI 53033; (262) 229-
9010; e-mail: ocdvocation@gmail.com; website: www.
ocdfriarsvocation.org.
See ad on page 61. Code #434.
Divine Word Missionaries (S.V.D.) As Divine Word
Missionary priests and brothers, we are men of prayer
and faith, serving where the Gospel has not yet been
preached, or where the local church is not yet viable.
Each of us is involved in a particular, unique ministry
as we spread the Word of God. There are over 6,000
of us ministering in over 70 countries worldwide.
As one of the largest international missionary
congregations in the Catholic Church, we believe
that His Mission is our Mission. Our steady growth is
a result of our response to the changing needs of the
Church and the people we serve. Internationalism,
education and professional skills are the foundations
of our society. We offer five formation programs:
Divine Word College in Epworth, Iowa; an Associate
Program for college graduates; Brother Formation
Program; our Novitiate is in Techny, Illinois; and
Divine Word Theologate in Chicago. For more
information, contact: Vocation Director, Divine Word
Missionaries, P.O. Box 380, Epworth, IA 52045; 800-
553-3321; e-mail: svdvocations@dwci.edu; website:
www.svdvocations.org. See our web ad at www.
VocationNetwork.org.
See ad on page 115. Code #177.
The Dominicans (O.P.) [Order of Preachers] Pope John Paul II, when he received the General Council of the Dominicans in his private library, told
them: “Only those who have the experience of God
can speak of him convincingly to others. At the school
of Saint Dominic and of all the Dominican saints, you
are called to be teachers of truth and of holiness.”
Dominic de Guzman (1170-1221) was on fire with
the love of God when he found the Order of Preachers
(the Dominicans) and gathered around him a group
of men dedicated to preaching the truth of God’s
endless love. Since that time Dominicans have
continued their legacy of preaching in any given time
or place, and in the most effective and suitable ways,
the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Feel free to contact
any of the four geographic Provinces for more
information: Central United States, St. Albert the
Great Province; e-mail: vocations@domcentral.org;
(312) 243-0011 ext. 725; website: www.domcentral.
org. Eastern United States, St. Joseph Province;
e-mail: vocations@dominicanfriars.org; (800) 529-
1205; website: www.dominicanfriars.org. Western
United States, The Most Holy Name of Jesus
Province; e-mail: vocations@opwest.org; (510) 596-
1821; website: www.opwest.org. Southern United
States, St. Martin de Porres Province, e-mail: frjohn@
dominicanvocations.com; (901) 527-8282 ext. 12;
website: www.opsouth.org.
See ad on page 31. Code #228.
MEN’S COMMUNITIES
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Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn (O.S.F.) The
Religious Brothers of the Third Order Regular of St.
Francis, known as the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn,
were founded in 1858 in Brooklyn, NY, USA. We
are a Community of all Brothers living in the vows
of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Our evangelical
Franciscan life is composed of prayer, community life,
and apostolic work meeting the needs of God’s people,
mostly through secondary and higher education as
well as other service apostolates. The religious habit,
worn by the Brothers consists of a simple black tunic
and capuche and girded at the waist with a white cord
with three knots at the right. From the cord on the left
is suspended the Franciscan Crown Rosary of the seven
joys of Mary. Initial Formation consists of at least one
year of Candidacy, one year of Canonical Novitiate,
three years of Temporary Vows after which Perpetual
Vows are taken. For more information contact the
Vocation Director: Brother Louis Miritello, OSF;
e-mail: LMiritello@sfponline.org; (631) 418-8522;
website: www.franciscanbrothers.org. Facebook page:
Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn. See our web ad at
www.VocationNetwork.org.
See ad on page 76. Code #102.
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Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.)—Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Province The Franciscan Friars
of the Assumption BVM Province joyfully strive to
witness to the presence of Christ in the world and
proclaim the Gospel through our prayer, our life
in fraternity and in a life of minority after the Rule
and example of our founder, St. Francis of Assisi. As
Franciscans, we serve the People of God in a variety of
ministries, including parishes, education, preaching,
chaplaincies, working among the poor, and in both
foreign and domestic missions. We seek to serve
wherever people need to hear the Good News of Jesus
Christ and to experience God in their lives. Visit us at
