Holy Orders

Holy Orders includes three degrees: 

• Episcopate (bishop) 

• Presbyterate (priest) 

• Diaconate (deacon) 

Through Holy Orders, the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time. A man receiving the Sacrament of Holy Orders is ordained a bishop, priest, or deacon.

Everyone has a vocation! In simple terms, vocation means a "call" - your vocation is what God calls you to do with your life. Everyone is called by God to know, love, and serve Him. Individual vocations vary between being single, married, consecrated/religious, or priesthood.

If you are discerning a vocation to the priesthood, please contact Fr. Edward Rama, Director of the Vocations Office for the Diocese of Paterson at (973) 777-8818.