Fr. CJ Wild Ordination to the Priesthood
On June 6th, 2026 Fr. CJ was ordained as a priest at St. Joseph's Cathedral
CJ Wild Ordination to Transitional Deacon
On May 17th, 2025 at his home parish Our Lady of Pompeii, CJ was ordained as a Transitional Deacon!
Poster and Essay Awards 2025 sponsored by MMVM
Congratulations to the winners!
Pass the Chalice
Mary, Mother of Vocations Ministry, Inc. is an organization whose main goal is to promote vocations to the Priesthood, Deaconate and Religious Life. We work closely with Fr. David Baker, the Vocation Director for the Diocese of Buffalo.
We are encouraging parishes around the diocese to consider sponsoring the “Pass the Chalice” program. This program increases the awareness and need for more priestly vocations in our diocese. It encourages families to make a personal commitment to pray for vocations daily by hosting the chalice in their home for one week.
If you would like more information on the “Pass the Chalice” program, wish to join our ministry or donate, please visit our website at https://www.mmvminc.org. or contact Susan Santandreau at [email protected] or Dina Pacillo at [email protected].
We are encouraging parishes around the diocese to consider sponsoring the “Pass the Chalice” program. This program increases the awareness and need for more priestly vocations in our diocese. It encourages families to make a personal commitment to pray for vocations daily by hosting the chalice in their home for one week.
If you would like more information on the “Pass the Chalice” program, wish to join our ministry or donate, please visit our website at https://www.mmvminc.org. or contact Susan Santandreau at [email protected] or Dina Pacillo at [email protected].
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Prayer for Mary Mother of
Vocations Ministry
Dear Mary, Mother of Jesus, who calls each of us to share our gifts as members of His Body,
help us to grow always closer to your Son, in whom we find our purpose, our identity, and our vocations.
Pray that we may have the confidence to respond wholeheartedly to your Son’s call,
and help us to encourage each other to respond to your Son’s call in a spirit of wisdom and charity.
We ask you to pray for those called to serve as priests, deacons, and religious brothers and sisters,
and aid them with the love of your Immaculate Heart.
May your Immaculate Heart remind us always to live out our vocations in love and holiness.
Mary, Mother of Vocations … pray for us
Vocations Ministry
Dear Mary, Mother of Jesus, who calls each of us to share our gifts as members of His Body,
help us to grow always closer to your Son, in whom we find our purpose, our identity, and our vocations.
Pray that we may have the confidence to respond wholeheartedly to your Son’s call,
and help us to encourage each other to respond to your Son’s call in a spirit of wisdom and charity.
We ask you to pray for those called to serve as priests, deacons, and religious brothers and sisters,
and aid them with the love of your Immaculate Heart.
May your Immaculate Heart remind us always to live out our vocations in love and holiness.
Mary, Mother of Vocations … pray for us
Mary, Mother of Vocations Ministry, Inc. assists the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Buffalo and promotes Vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life.
Presently, we are a non-profit 501 (c)(3).
Presently, we are a non-profit 501 (c)(3).
Mission Statement:
To foster and affirm vocations to the ordained priesthood, diaconate and vowed religious life
and through this ministry, affirm our members' common Catholic faith.
To foster and affirm vocations to the ordained priesthood, diaconate and vowed religious life
and through this ministry, affirm our members' common Catholic faith.
Where Is God Calling You?
What is a Vocation?
In the simplest terms, “vocation” means a “call.” In general terms your vocation is what God calls you to do with your life. Everyone is called to know, love and serve God in this life, in order to be happy with him forever in heaven. Yet each one does this in a different, individual vocation such as marriage, religious life, or the priesthood.
Ultimately discovering your vocation is a decision made through prayer, but also requires one make an informed decision, including advice from trusted friends, family and spiritual leaders.
In the simplest terms, “vocation” means a “call.” In general terms your vocation is what God calls you to do with your life. Everyone is called to know, love and serve God in this life, in order to be happy with him forever in heaven. Yet each one does this in a different, individual vocation such as marriage, religious life, or the priesthood.
Ultimately discovering your vocation is a decision made through prayer, but also requires one make an informed decision, including advice from trusted friends, family and spiritual leaders.
Mary, Mother of Vocations Ministry, Inc.
PO Box 386
Hamburg, NY 14075
PO Box 386
Hamburg, NY 14075