Vocations Rally!

1️⃣ Dr. Ryan Topping is a Professor of Theology and the Director of the Benedict XVI Institute for the New Evangelization at Newman Theological College in Edmonton. He is the author of “Meet Our New Priests,” a 2023 study that surveys the state of priestly vocations across Canada, which will be featured at the rally.

2️⃣ Fr. Cristino Bouvette has been a priest for almost 12 years and is the Vicar of Vocations & Young Adults and the Administrator of Sacred Heart Parish, Strathmore. Fr. Cristino has established the St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy for young adults in our diocese under the direction of Bishop McGrattan. 

3️⃣ Fr. Santiago Torres is the most recently ordained priest in our Diocese. He was ordained in June 2023. He is currently the associate pastor at All Saints Parish and the chaplain for St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy in Lethbridge. 

Stay tuned to meet more of the amazing men and women who will feature this year’s rally! 

All ages – all vocations – and all are welcome! Register to Vocations Rally (Sun Apr 21 from 11 am to 3:30 pm at St. Michael’s, Calgary – no cost & complimentary lunch) –  www.catholicyyc.ca/vocations