Why do people devote their lives to Jesus? What were priests, nuns, deacons, or other religious like before answering “the call”? 

Maybe you know someone who wants to be a religious person, and you can’t wrap your head around it? Or maybe something about it piqued your curiosity?   

Whatever has led you here, God Calls: Catholic Vocation Stories invites you to peek around the curtain. This series aims to dispel some of the myths about religious life, humanizing the people behind the collars and habits.

You’ll even hear from experienced professionals who have worked as vocational directors, spiritual directors, mentors, and counselors.   

Get a close-up view of Congregation of Holy Cross priests and other religious such as Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C.; Sr. M. Regina DeVreese O.S.F.; Deacon Ryan Adams; Rev. Ed Benioff; Rev. James Gallagher, C.S.C.; Sr. Shawn Pauline, O.C.D.; Rev. Brian Ching, C.S.C.; and Rev. Jonathon Meyer.

Watch to find out about religious men and women and what lit the spark in their lives to take vows, devote themselves to Christ, and answer the call to religious life.