Vocations

Fr. Alan Valencia
Director of Vocations and Seminarians

(520) 838-2531
avalencia@diocesetucson.org

 
Elizabeth Suaso
Administrative Assistant to Vocations

(520) 838-2537
esuaso@diocesetucson.org

Vocations Office
520-838-2531
vocations@diocesetucson.org

Headed by the Bishop of Tucson, the Vocations Office for the Diocese of Tucson serves to promote and foster Vocations within the Diocese by helping parishioners discern God's will for their specific Vocation in His Church, whether that be priesthood, religious life, or marriage.


Our Mission

To help those discerning their Vocations and form those who have identified their Vocations.

Men's Discernment Retreat
Women's Discernment Retreat

★  5th Largest
Pastored by Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger, our diocese is the fifth largest geographical diocese in the continental United States, serving 78 parishes across southern Arizona.

☧  200 Priests
As of 2019, there are more than 200 priests serving the diocese. This number includes diocesan priests, religious order members, and international priests. 

✝  35 Active Religious Orders
There are 35 active religious orders in the diocese.

✎  3 Seminarians
There are currently three seminarians for the diocese. 

⟰  4 Seminaries
Seminarians for the diocese attend one of four seminaries depending on their education level. St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois; St. John's Seminary in Camarillo, California; Mt. Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, Oregon; or Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin.

We invite you to reach out with any questions you may have! We look forward to walking with you on your discernment journey.


Fr. Alan Valencia
Director of Vocations

✆  520-838-2531
✉  avalencia@diocesetucson.org

Elizabeth Suaso
Administrative Assistant to Vocations

✆  520-838-2537
✉  esuaso@diocesetucson.org

Vocations Office

✆  520-838-2531
✉  vocations@diocesetucson.org