Men's Discernment Group 

Meets at 6pm on the First Thursday of each month at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena,  1825 W Turner Street Allentown, PA 18104.  Held in the Bishop Thompson Room. Contact Fr. Aaron Scheidel for details at ascheidel@allentowndiocese.org.

"Come and See" Weekend at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary

Young men of the Allentown Diocese!  If you are open to discerning the Lord’s call to the holy priesthood, this is a great opportunity to see where future priests study, pray and live throughout their formation!

The weekend will include Mass on Saturday and Sunday, prayer time and adoration of the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. There is also ample time for recreation, visiting a local shrine, getting to know current seminarians and other young men considering the priesthood. 

Come back soon for the dates of the next weekend. 

High school Discernment: Quo Vadis and Fiat Days

These summer retreat days for high schoolers introduce students to the universal call to holiness and how to begin discerning priesthood or religious life. Details will be released for the 2026 retreats in the Spring. 

Young Adult Discernment

On April 12, 2025, the Diocese of Allentown hosted a Vocations Discernment Retreat at St Mary's in Kutztown.  It was a great success!  We will keep you informed of future opportunities within the Diocese of Allentown.

Opportunities from Religious Orders

From time to time, various religious orders offer retreats for women discerners.  See below for upcoming opportunities in 2025:

At various times in 2025, the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne will host events.  For details, click HERE.