Events: Vocations

FOCUS 11 Vocations Rally – Broward

Oct 20, 2026 & Oct 21, 2026 - from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM - English

FOCUS 11 Vocations Rally – Broward

FOCUS 11 is an annual vocations rally for sixth-grade students attending Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Miami, inviting them to discover God’s call and learn more about vocations in the life of the Church.
 
The Broward FOCUS 11 Vocations Rally will be held at St. Gregory the Great on October 20–21, 2026, serving Catholic schools throughout Broward County.

Location

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Parish
200 North University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324 (Map)

More Information

Fr. Milton Martinez

[email protected]

(305) 762-1137

https://www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese.php?op=V_Events

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Through prayer, presentations, and activities, FOCUS 11 gives sixth-grade students an opportunity to ask big questions, explore God’s call in their lives, and learn more about the priesthood, religious life, and Christian discipleship.

The Broward FOCUS 11 Vocations Rally will be held at St. Gregory the Great on October 20–21, 2026, serving Catholic schools throughout Broward County.
 
The Miami-Dade FOCUS 11 Vocations Rally will follow at St. Agatha on October 22–23, 2026, serving Catholic schools throughout Miami-Dade County.
 
FOCUS 11 is offered specifically for sixth-grade students attending Archdiocese of Miami Catholic schools. Participation, registration, and event logistics are coordinated directly through each participating school.

FOCUS 11 Vocations Rally – Miami-Dade

Oct 22, 2026 & Oct 23, 2026 - from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM - English

FOCUS 11 Vocations Rally – Miami-Dade

FOCUS 11 is an annual vocations rally for sixth-grade students attending Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Miami, inviting them to discover God’s call and learn more about vocations in the life of the Church.

The Miami-Dade FOCUS 11 Vocations Rally will be held at St. Agatha on October 22–23, 2026, serving Catholic schools throughout Miami-Dade County.

Location

St. Agatha Catholic Parish
1111 SW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33174 (Map)

More Information

Fr. Milton Martinez

[email protected]

(305) 762-1137

https://www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese.php?op=V_Events

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Through prayer, presentations, and activities, FOCUS 11 gives sixth-grade students an opportunity to ask big questions, explore God’s call in their lives, and learn more about the priesthood, religious life, and Christian discipleship.

FOCUS 11 is held over four days across the Archdiocese of Miami. The Broward FOCUS 11 Vocations Rally takes place at St. Gregory the Great on October 20–21, 2026, serving Catholic schools throughout Broward County. The Miami-Dade FOCUS 11 Vocations Rally takes place at St. Agatha on October 22–23, 2026, serving Catholic schools throughout Miami-Dade County.

FOCUS 11 is offered specifically for sixth-grade students attending Archdiocese of Miami Catholic schools. Participation, registration, and event logistics are coordinated directly through each participating school.

Vocation Awareness Weekend Fall 2026

Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 - all day - English

Come and experience a weekend of prayer, fraternity, and discernment at St. John Vianney College Seminary. The Vocation Awareness Weekend is an opportunity for Catholic men ages 17–35 to prayerfully explore whether the Lord may be calling them to the priesthood while experiencing the daily life of the seminary in a welcoming and faith-filled environment.


November 13–15, 2026

St. John Vianney College Seminary


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Location

Saint John Vianney College Seminary
2900 SW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33165 (Map)

More Information

Fr. Milton Martinez Blass

305-762-1136

[email protected]

https://www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese.php?op=Registration_V_VAW

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Have you ever wondered if God may be calling you to the priesthood?
The Vocation Awareness Weekend is an invitation to step away from the busyness of daily life and spend a weekend listening for the voice of the Lord.

Throughout the weekend, participants will experience the rhythm of seminary life through prayer, Mass, fraternity, and conversations with seminarians and priests. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about priestly formation, and discover how the Lord continues to call men to serve His Church.

Whether you have been discerning for some time or are simply beginning to wonder about God's plan for your life, you are welcome to join us. No commitment is required—only an open heart and a willingness to seek the Lord's will.

Date: November 13–15, 2026
Location: St. John Vianney College Seminary, 2900 SW 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33165.

This event is open to Catholic men ages 17–35 who are discerning a vocation to the diocesan priesthood. We look forward to welcoming you as we pray together and seek the Lord's guidance with confidence in His promise: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart... and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5).

Called by the Spirit!

Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 - at 2:00 PM - English

The Monastery of the Holy Spirit invites single Catholic men, ages 18–38, to a Vocations Discernment Weekend Retreat for those considering a possible vocation to Cistercian monastic life. Come away for a weekend of silence, beauty, and peace to listen more attentively to God and discern where He may be calling you.

Called by the Spirit! Touch the world with Prayer—consider Cistercian Life.

Location

Monastery of the Holy Spirit
Trappist/Cistercian Monks
2625 Highway 212 SW
Conyers, GA 30094 (Map)

More Information

Br. Philip Wodzinski, OCSO

(678) 964-2018

[email protected]

https://trappist.net/contact-us/

https://trappist.net/

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Vocational Discernment Retreats provide a prayerful atmosphere in which men come together with others to listen to God and their own hearts. The retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the distractions of everyday life and discern more clearly what God may be asking of them.

The weekend begins on Friday, December 4, with check-in between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m., and concludes on Sunday, December 6, by 11:00 a.m.

Space is limited and these retreats can fill quickly. For more information or to inquire about participating in the retreat, please contact:

Br. Philip Wodzinski, OCSO
Vocation Director
(678) 964-2018

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