Two seminarians for diocese receive their call to candidacy

On Oct. 26, two seminarians for the Diocese of Sacramento, Steven Wood (Theology III -- St. Joseph Parish, Auburn) and Dean Marshall (Theology III -- St. Mel Parish, Fair Oaks), participated in the annual Mass for Candidacy at Mount Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, Ore.

Pictured left to right are: Father Jovito Rata, diocesan director of vocations, Steven Wood, Bishop Jaime Soto and Dean Marshall.

When a seminarian is admitted to candidacy, he makes a commitment to complete his seminary formation and pursue the priesthood.

Bishop Soto, Father Jovito and Sister Maria traveled to Mount Angel Seminary to attend the annual Episcopal Council meeting for 2017. A roundtable discussion was held during the meeting on the new ratio (guidelines) on priestly formation.

To view more pictures from the Candidacy Mass, click here.