Called By Name: Fr. Patrick Suh on Mobilizing Parishes for Priestly Vocations
"If vocations depend just on me, we're never going to get any." Fr. Patrick Suh joins CatholicTV to share how the Archdiocese of Newark invited parishioners to actively call forth future priests. How do we cultivate a culture of vocations in our local parishes? Fr. Patrick Suh, Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Newark, sits down with CatholicTV's Jimmy Reynolds to discuss the success of the Called By Name campaign. Fr. Suh shares the providential origins of the initiative—prompted by Cardinal Joseph Tobin—and explains how it launched on Good Shepherd Sunday. Rather than leaving vocation efforts solely to the diocesan office, the campaign empowered families, friends, and fellow parishioners to identify young men in their pews who possess the qualities of a good shepherd. With over 500 unique nominations submitted, Fr. Suh details the next steps: personal invitation letters from the Cardinal, St. Andrew's dinners with local bishops, and providing young men with the discernment tools they need. He also offers a moving reflection on the indispensable role of the priesthood in bringing the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation to the world. Key Highlights: -The Inspiration: How Cardinal Tobin and the Holy Spirit sparked the launch of Called By Name in Newark. -Good Shepherd Sunday Launch: Placing nomination cards in pews across the archdiocese to engage the whole community. -Over 500 Nominations: Translating hundreds of parish submissions into personal invitations from the Cardinal. -St. Andrew's Dinners: Creating welcoming spaces where young men can encounter joyful priests and learn to discern. -The Essential Mission: Why the priesthood remains critical for delivering the Sacraments and bringing Christ to the world. Learn More & Support Vocations: Visit the official portal at NewarkPriest.com.
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