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Mission Statement

"As the Secretariat for Clergy and Religious, we collaborate with the Bishop in a ministry of service and ongoing formation to those who serve as ecclesial ministers in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland."

For the 2011-2012 Formation Year in the Diocese of Cleveland, the Center for Pastoral Leadership has the following in formation:

Borromeo College Seminary - 24 seminarians for the Diocese of Cleveland, and 7 Capuchin-Franciscans of the Saint Augustine Provice of Pittsburgh.

Pastoral Ministry Program - 65 candidates in formation.

Diaconate Program -  18 men in the Aspirancy phase of formation.

Saint Mary Seminary - 30 seminarians for the Diocese of Cleveland, 2 seminarians for the Archdiocese of Taegu, Korea and 3 seminarians of the Congregation of Saint Joseph in Avon, Ohio. In addition to those men who are discerning priesthood, there are 43 students in the Master of Arts Program, 11 students in the Doctor of Ministry Program, and 15 continuing education students.

Prayer for Vocations

Compassionate God, You speak your word to us through prophets of long ago and you continue to reveal your message of love today. With great expectation we look to your Spirit to work in our world, empowering us to serve you as Jesus did.
May we listen to your word and respond generously to your call. Renew in us the grace of our own baptism. Strengthen married couples, single men and women, deacons, priests, sisters and brothers as they seek to serve you by sharing their love and compassion. May we listen to your word and respond generously to your call. Renew in us the grace of our own baptism. Strengthen married couples, single men and women, deacons, priests, sisters and brothers as they seek to serve you by sharing their love and compassion.
Grant wisdom to those who are discerning their call. With gratitude we proclaim the Good News of Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.Grant wisdom to those who are discerning their call. With gratitude we proclaim the Good News of Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.