PEOPLE SERVING

God has smiled upon the Church of Idaho by sending so many wonderful people to serve.

In a special way, the laity are called to serve the church in ministries that are exclusively their's -- ministry in the workplace, society, and culture, including politics. As baptized Christians, the laity is called to live a life following the teachings of Christ in the ordinary decisions and functions of daily life. The vocations of married life and single life are critical and recognized vocations in the Church.

The Church of Idaho is blessed with the 'problem' that there are TOO MANY serving the Church and the community to list here.

We have among us, men and women who have vowed to live their Catholic Christianity in a special way, by joining Religious Communities as Nuns or Monks. As members of religious communities, and welcomed by the Bishop, these men and women live and work among us offering unique ministries of prayer, hermitage, retreat ministry, teaching, spiritual direction, parish leadership, scholarship, and others.

Complete listing of Men & Women Religious serving in Idaho
Communities of Men
Communities of Women

Deacons are married or single men who have been ordained with sacramental authority for baptism, marriage, funeral, and preaching. Deacons held a prominent place in the early Church as the primary pastoral ministers.

Complete listing of Deacons serving in Idaho

The Church of Idaho enjoys the fellowship and service of Diocesan priests who are under the direct authority of the Bishop, as well as priests who are members of religious communities and serve at the pleasure of the Bishop.

Complete listing of Priests in Idaho

When a man chooses to pursue the life of priest, he goes through a time of preparation and education, as a seminarian, prior to ordination.

Complete listing of Seminarians preparing for priesthood