Holy Orders in the Catholic Church includes three orders: deacon, priest, and bishop. 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.
If you are contemplating a vocation to the priesthood or the permanent diaconate, please contact any one of our parish priests for guidance. You can also contact the Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Chicago.