"The redemptive sacrifice of Christ is unique, accomplished once for all; yet is made present in the Eucharistic sacrifice of the Church. The same is true of the one priesthood of Christ; it is made present through the ministerial priesthood without diminishing the uniqueness of Christ's priesthood. "Only Christ is the true priest, the others being only His ministers.""
~(CCC 1545).

Holy Orders is the Sacrament of Apostolic Ministry by which the mission entrusted by Christ to His Apostles continues to be exercised in the Church through the laying on of hands. This sacrament has three distinct degrees or "orders": deacon, priest and bishop. All three confer a permanent sacramental character.

In the ecclesial service of the ordained minister, it is Christ Himself Who is present to his Church as Head of His Body, Shepherd of His flock, high priest of the redemptive sacrifice, Teacher of Truth. This is what the Church means by saying that the priest, by virtue of the Sacrament of Holy Orders, acts in persona Christi Capitis. (CCC1548)

Is God calling you to the holy priesthood?

Please contactThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Father Carlson at (704) 735-5575This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Diocesan Director of Vocations  
Father Christopher Gober at (704) 370-3327 for more information. To learn more you may also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the St Joseph College Seminary website.

You may also write to Father Gober  at: 
1123 South Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28203