

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Palm Sunday Discernment Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Is God calling you to the priesthood?

The Palm Sunday Discernment Weekend is a retreat for Catholic young men (high school juniors and older) who want to learn more about priesthood, seminary life, discernment and vocations. Spend the weekend at St. Mark Seminary with seminarians and priests, and take time to pray, reflect, and listen for God’s call. 

Who Should Attend
This weekend is for Catholic young men who are:
•	High school juniors and older
•	Interested in learning more about priesthood, seminary, and discernment
•	Open to prayer and conversation about how God may be calling them
From another diocese? Young men from dioceses outside the Diocese of Erie (e.g., Altoona-Johnstown, Buffalo, Greensburg, Rochester, etc.) should contact their home diocese vocation director before applying.

Retreat Details
When: Palm Sunday Weekend — March 28–29, 2026 
Where: St. Mark Seminary, 429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 
Cost: No cost to attend (registration required). 

What You’ll Experience
This retreat is an opportunity to:
•	Pray and reflect on God’s will
•	Learn about vocations in the Church
•	Share with other young men who are discerning
•	Meet priests and seminarians
•	Experience St. Mark Seminary and the surrounding area 
The weekend includes:
•	Mass and prayer
•	Talks on vocation and discernment
•	Small group discussions
•	Adoration and Confession
•	Recreational activities 

Registration
There is no charge, but you must register ahead of time: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/49723


After registering, a permission slip and additional information will be emailed.

Register Online: 
Or register by contacting: 
Fr. Scott Jabo, Director of Priestly Vocations 
•	Email: SWJabo@eriercd.org
•	Phone: 814-824-1198

Note: It is highly recommended that you be known by your Vocation Director prior to registering.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/erie/palm-sunday-discernment-weekend/200029722900640
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/49723?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=erie-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Erie
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Saint Mark Seminary
- **lat**: 42.09801
- **long**: -80.05142
- **full address**: Saint Mark Seminary, 429 E. Grandview Blvd.,Erie,PA,United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Diocese of Erie (https://allevents.in/org/diocese-of-erie/16476475)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Saint Mark Seminary, 429 E. Grandview Blvd.,Erie,PA,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Diocese of Erie
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Palm Sunday Discernment Weekend ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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