Holy Orders

Holy Orders is a sacrament for Catholic men which creates the hierarchy of deacon, priest, and bishop.  Through Holy Orders, the bishops, priests and deacons are ordained and receive the power and grace to perform their sacred duties.

If you would like additional information regarding this important vocation to the priesthood, diaconate, or vowed religious life, please feel free to call Fr. Justin.  You may also find more information through the vocation office of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland at https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/clergy-religious/vocations-seminaries. 

Please visit the Vatican's website dedicated to the Code of Canon Law for official church teaching regarding the sacrament of Holy Orders:  Code of Canon Law - IntraText (vatican.va)