Help:VocationsPOC

This page explains how to use the VocationsPOC template and its associated form to record vocations points of contact for dioceses, eparchies, religious orders, and other Catholic entities on Saintapedia.

Purpose

The VocationsPOC template allows editors to cleanly document current vocations contacts (priests, sisters, lay staff, etc.) responsible for priestly vocations, consecrated life, diaconate, etc. Multiple contacts can be added to the same page.

How to Add a Vocations Contact

1. Go to the page of the diocese, eparchy, or religious order.
2. In the Vocations section, click the link "Add Vocations Contact" (or use the form directly).
3. Fill out the form and save.

Alternatively, you can manually insert the template on the page.

Form Fields

Field	Description	Recommendation
Entity	The name of the diocese, eparchy, or religious order (usually the page name).	Should match the exact page title.
Entity Type	Type of ecclesiastical entity.	Choose: Diocese, Eparchy, Religious Order, etc. (defaults to Diocese)
Audience	Who this contact primarily serves.	Both, Men, Women, or General
Vocations Contact	Name and title of the person (e.g. Rev. John Smith, Sr. Mary Elizabeth, OSB)	Full name with appropriate title
Email	Official contact email address.	Use the public vocations email when possible.
Phone	Telephone number for vocations inquiries.	Include area code and extension if available.
Website	Direct link to the official vocations page.	Highly recommended — this is the primary source.
Notes	Additional helpful information.	Keep brief (e.g. "Handles priestly vocations only", "Discernment retreats for women")
Last Verified	Date when this information was last confirmed.	Use YYYY-MM-DD format or Month Year (e.g. May 2026)

Examples

1. General Vocations Contact (Both)

{{VocationsPOC
|entity=Diocese of Lincoln
|entitytype=Diocese
|audience=Both
|contact=Rev. James Smith
|email=vocations@lincolndiocese.org
|phone=(402) 123-4567
|website=https://lincolndiocese.org/vocations
|verified=May 22, 2026
|notes=General vocations office
}}

2. Men’s Vocations (Priesthood)

{{VocationsPOC
|entity=Diocese of Lincoln
|entitytype=Diocese
|audience=Men
|contact=Fr. Michael Johnson
|email=priesthood@lincolndiocese.org
|phone=(402) 123-4568
|website=https://lincolndiocese.org/priesthood
|verified=May 22, 2026
}}

3. Women’s Vocations

{{VocationsPOC
|entity=Diocese of Lincoln
|entitytype=Diocese
|audience=Women
|contact=Sr. Mary Elizabeth
|email=womenreligious@lincolndiocese.org
|verified=May 22, 2026
|notes=For religious sisters, consecrated virgins, and women’s discernment
}}

4. Religious Order Example

{{VocationsPOC
|entity=Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans)
|entitytype=Religious Order
|audience=Men
|contact=Br. Anthony Rossi, OFM
|email=vocations@franciscans.org
|website=https://franciscans.org/vocations
|verified=May 22, 2026
}}

Best Practices

• Always verify information directly from the official website of the diocese or order.
• Update the Last Verified field whenever you check the information.
• Prefer official diocesan/eparchial/religious order websites as sources.
• One template call per contact person/role is recommended.
• Empty fields are automatically hidden on the page.

See Also

• Prompt (Diocese)
• Template:VocationsPOC
• Form:VocationsPOC