Before His Death and Resurrection, Jesus told His closest followers to love and serve others as He loved and served them. He created the priesthood.

Our priests and deacons help to lead God’s Church on earth and serve and care for God’s people.

Holy Orders is the sacrament that creates and defines the role of deacon, priest and bishop. People called by the Holy Spirit to receive the sacrament undergo rigorous preparation and are blessed and anointed by the Archbishop so they can serve the Church.

Women

Sisters of Charity, BVM (0430)

Cistercian Nuns of the Strict Observance (0670)

Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Family (1570)

Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (3320)

Sisters of the Visitation (4200)

Men

Brothers of the Christian Schools

Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance

Society of the Divine Word

If someone thinks he is being called to the priesthood or diaconate, please contact the pastor or a priest of your choice. He will put you in contact with someone to help you discern your call.

If someone thinks she is being called to vowed religious life as a sister, please contact anyone of our parish staff or contact one of the several congregations in Dubuque, including the Sisters of St. Francis, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Trappestines of Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey.

Men discerning a call to permanent diaconate may contact Deacon Bill Biver:

Phone:Â 563-588-1433
Email:Â dbq061d@dbqarch.org

If you think you are being called to the priesthood or religious life and want to learn more, check out the Vocations page on the Archdiocese of Dubuque’s website.