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. 

Dates for the next "Come and See" weekend coming soon. 

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 coming soon for the 2026 retreats. 

Young Adult Discernment

In 2025, the Diocese of Allentown hosted several Vocations Discernment opportunities, including visits from various religious orders.  We will keep you informed of future events within the Diocese of Allentown.

Opportunities from Religious Orders

From time to time, various religious orders offer retreats for discerners.  See below for upcoming opportunities in 2026:

On April 10-11, 2026, the NRVC Delaware Valley Member Area is sponsoring a Discernment Retreat, “Called, Chosen and Gifted.” This retreat is an Inter-congregational retreat for men and women, ages 20-45 who are exploring religious life. The retreat will be held at the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in northeast Philadelphia, PA with an option to stay an additional night for quiet reflection if interested.