Discernment opportunities
Jeremiah 1:7
(High School Men’s Group)
Monthly discernment group for juniors and seniors in high school considering the priesthood. There are groups at St. Thomas Aquinas in East Lansing, St. Patrick in Brighton, St. Andrews in Saline, Powers High School in Flint and St. John the Baptist in Ypsilanti.
The Foundation
(College and Beyond Men’s Group)
Monthly discernment group for men age 18 and older considering the priesthood. There is group located at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale facilitated by Fr. Todd Koenigsknecht, Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Hudson.
Seminary Visits
Considering a vocation in the priesthood or interested in experiencing seminary life? Men seeking priestly formation have the opportunity to visit St. John Vianney Seminary in St. Paul, MN, or Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. The upcoming visit dates are as follows:
– For men college age and older, an insightful “Come and See Visit” to Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit is scheduled for March 19-22, 2026! This event happens October, January and March annually. Register here.
– Men who are High school juniors and seniors are encouraged to consider in the trip to St. John Vianney Seminary in St Paul, Minnesota, every November and February. First priority registration will be given to those you haven’t made a visit to the seminary. If you have discernment questions about this trip, please contact Fr. Mike Cassar, Director of Seminarians at mcassar@dioceseoflansing.org
Bishop’s Discernment Dinner
An annual opportunity for men age 17 and up to meet Bishop Boyea and our seminarians, and to learn more about discerning a call to the priesthood. The event will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, beginning at 4:00 pm at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt. Dinner included. Register here.
Men’s Discernment Retreat in Summer
This discernment retreat gives men ages 16-25 a chance to learn more about the priesthood discernment process and provides an opportunity to experience the camaraderie of other discerners in the Catholic faith. The retreat will be August 4-6, 2026 and costs $100 and includes, accommodations, meals, daily Mass and group discussions. To Register link.
Seminary Visits
The Vocation Office offers Seminary visits each year to St. John Vianney Seminary in St. Paul, MN (for juniors and seniors in high school) and to Sacred Heart Major in Detroit (for men who have completed their undergraduate degree). Please check out the News page for information on upcoming visits.
