Seminarian Support Collection

On Good Shepherd Sunday, April 25–26, 2026, we are invited to reflect on Christ, the Good Shepherd, who continues to call men to follow Him in service to His people. Our diocesan collection for seminarian support provides for the formation of those answering that call. Please keep our seminarians in your prayers and consider supporting them through this special collection. Second collections will be held at parishes throughout the diocese, or you may make a gift online below. Together, we help foster vocations and strengthen the Church for generations to come.

For the benefit of their formation, our seminarians are not allowed to hold outside jobs during the summer, but are assigned parish ministry. During the year, they assist at diocesan events and speak at parishes and schools. For this work, we also help them with fuel and mileage reimbursements. Some seminarians also take on private tutoring in Spanish to help them in their ministry assignments. Your donations will be used to cover these costs.

Thank you all for your continued prayers and support of seminarians and please continue to pray for an increase of all vocations. See our diocesan Prayer for Vocations and more about our Seminarians at doy.org/seminarians