If you are discerning a call to the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated religious life, contact our pastor/priest or one of our parish deacons at (815) 538 - 6151.  Note that a religious brother or a religious sister takes vows but does NOT receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders.

Similarly, deacons must be dignified, not deceitful, not addicted to drink, not greedy for sordid gain, holding fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.  Moreover, they should be tested first; then, if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.  + 1 Timothy 3:8-10

They appointed presbyters (priests) for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord in whom they had put their faith.  + Acts 14:23

For a bishop as God’s steward must be blameless, not arrogant, not irritable, not a drunkard, not aggressive, not greedy for sordid gain, but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled, holding fast to the true message as taught so that he will be able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to refute opponents.  + Titus 1:7-9

Stole, Oil, Laying On of Hands, Paten, Chalice

• A man becomes a Catholic deacon.

• A man becomes a Catholic priest able to hear Confessions and consecrate the Holy Eucharist.

• A man/Catholic priest becomes a Catholic bishop.