Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1536. Information can be found on the Rockford Diocese Vocations Web site.
If you would like to talk to a priest regarding a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate or religious life, contact Fr. Russell, Pastor, at 815-758-5432 or by email at [email protected].