Holy Orders & Vocations

Holy Orders

Interested in the priesthood or the religious life?

Take a look at the wonderful Arlington Diocese Vocations page.  Or call the parish office (703-433-6770) to talk with Fr. Saunders or Fr. Schierer.

Vocations to the Religious Life

Here are just a few of the many religious orders in the USA:

Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist – A young, vibrant order of nuns with an apostolate for educating the young.

Carmelite Monks of Wyoming – A contemplative order of young men living a manly, agrarian way of life in rustic Wyoming.

Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles – Contemplative nuns with an affinity for the traditional liturgy who offer their lives in prayer and sacrifice for priests.

Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter – A community of Catholic priests with a spiritual life centered on the traditional liturgy of the Roman rite.

Canons Regular of St. John Cantius – A religious community of men dedicated to the restoration of the sacred through liturgies, devotions, sacred art and music, and instruction.

Dominican Nuns of St. Dominic’s Monastery – These Dominican nuns are located in nearby Linden, VA.

Franciscan Friars of the Renewal – These friars’ mission is to serve the poor and homeless and to evangelize.  This order was founded in part by Fr. Benedict Groeschel.

Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal – These sisters live a joyful life focused on serving the poor and homeless.