CHARLOTTE — The Diocese of Charlotte Office of Vocations invites all young men aged 15-19 to attend the annual Quo Vadis Days retreat to be held June 11-15 at Belmont Abbey College.
This five-day vocations camp includes talks by local priests, seminarians and others on the vocations to the priesthood, marriage and fatherhood.
The goal of Quo Vadis Days is to challenge young men to ask the fundamental question “Quo vadis”? or “Where are you going?”, while equipping them with the tools and opportunity to discern God’s will for their lives.
The retreat attempts to strike an effective balance between the activity of a summer camp and the quiet of a retreat. The day is structured to include Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, Eucharistic Adoration, time for personal reflection and interaction with priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Charlotte.
There is also time devoted to activities and fellowship.
In a letter to participants, Father Christopher Gober, director of vocations for the Diocese of Charlotte, notes, “Quo Vadis Days is an opportunity for you to deepen your faith, develop new friendships and explore the meaning and purpose of your life.
“Our days together will offer you the opportunity to spend time with priests and seminarians from the Diocese of Charlotte as well as other young men your age who are trying to figure out God’s plan. Hopefully, this camp will help you to know Jesus more deeply and help you to discern your vocation in life while having a lot of fun!”
There is a cost of $150 for the Quo Vadis Days retreat that covers lodging at Belmont Abbey College, all meals and retreat materials. The registration deadline is Friday, June 1.
Financial aid is available. Contact the Office of Vocations at 704-370-3353 for details.
For questions regarding registration, contact Sister Mary Raphael at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 704-370-3402. For questions about the camp itself, contact Father Jason Barone at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 704-370-3351.
To register, go to www.charlottediocese.org/vocations/quo-vadis-days.
— SueAnn Howell, senior reporter