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Thank you for having me again. I had the privilege of speaking here last year, and before preparing for today, I looked back at what I said to make sure I wouldn’t repeat myself—because, of course,...

One of the highlights of the 2025 Serra Rally in Miami was a visit to the Mother House of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Mother Adela Galindo, foundress of the order,...

By Cindy Bell, Serra International Foundation President As Serra members, we are all grateful to those four men who began meeting 90 years ago with the desire to serve the Church, through vocations...

Dr. Anne Roat, Serra US President   When I was a teacher, one of the classes that I taught every few years was on St. Francis de Sales’ book, Introduction to the Devout Life. It is a type of...

From Serra International President Moira McQueen   Pope Francis wrote in his prayer for 2025’s Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope: “May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of...

By Anthony Mangione Serra International Programs Committee My name is Anthony Mangione and I’ve been a proud Serran since 2002. Over the years I’ve held most Serran Club positions and am currently...

Long-time Serrans Dan and Lynn Jones of Portland, Oregon, created an endowment in their names. “As a family, we are committed to Serra and find some of our best friends to be priests, sisters, and...

Fr. Joshua J. Rodrigue, S.T.L., the Rector at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, gave an information-packed presentation on the sixth edition of The Program for Priestly Formation at the 2024 Serra...

Hispanic North Houston and St. Cloud Take Top Prizes in Serra’s Fifth Membership Drive By Candice Tyrrell Membership VP, Serra US Council   The Missionaries of Saint Junípero Serra Contest was once...

Past President Kurt Metyko addressed events of the last year at the New Orleans Convention. Past Serra International President Kurt Metyko’s address at the Serra International Convention provided a...

Fr. Desmond Daniels (Fr. Desy), addresses Serrans at the Foundation convention luncheon on August 9. He was speaking on behalf of Bishop Neethi of the Diocese of Chingleput in India to express...

By Rachel Balducci In his Saturday morning address at the 2024 Serra International Convention in New Orleans, Cardinal Thomas Collins spoke about the importance of Christian joy in our ministry. He...

The 34th Annual Ordinandi Dinner was held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Pearson Convention Center in Toronta and continued the tradition of honoring the Ordinandi of St. Augustine's Seminary...

By Fr. Kyle Ratuiste I must admit that I was not expecting much from the National Eucharistic Congress. I had gone to other large conferences before and making arrangements for the trip felt like...

By Rachel Balducci  The National Eucharistic Congress was a life-changing experience for many of the almost 50,000 people who attended. The five-day event was the culmination of the Eucharistic...

A letter from Anne Roat, Serra US President. Dear Serrans, As I write to you, the National Eucharistic Congress has already taken place in Indianapolis, Indiana. For the United States Council of...

We know from our Serra prayer that Our Lord wants us to be converted and live! Yes, in that order! Not, "live and be converted," but, "be converted and live." In Serra, our lives take another turn...

They’re calling it the Miami Miracle. The Serra Club of Miami recently experienced a record-setting surge in membership thanks to concerted and very intentional efforts with their membership drive....

By Rachel Balducci Serrans from near and far converged in Miami for the annual Serra USA Rally January 18-20 to enjoy inspiring talks, fun fellowship and a chance to refocus and get inspired. In the...

My father and I had a disagreement one Easter season over which day was more important, Good Friday or Easter. I thought Good Friday. My feeling was that mankind had lost its way and was stumbling...

I want to talk to you about the Serra Call to Holiness. It is the one of the three planks in our Serra Mission. There’s more to it than you might think! Its importance is too often underestimated by...

Doris and Jim Madigan are greeted by Pope Paul VI.   Madigan family funds endowment in memory of their parents Cindy Madigan Bell and David Madigan created the first endowment in memory of...

We are grateful to the generosity of the Serra Clubs that worked hard throughout the year to raise funds for the Serra Foundation. In particular, we honor the generosity of the top donor club, the...

The Serra International Foundation continues to grow in 2023, thanks to Serrans and other supporters who believe in the mission of vocational affirmation, the Serra boards and staff. This year, the...

Serra International Foundation doners funded Serra's work at home and abroad in 2022 My Dear Serrans, I am pleased to share this issue of The Serran magazine containing an annual report of the...

It took David Nelle 180 days to realize God wasn't going to choose seminary for him. In 2020, after graduating from Texas A&M, David got a job in Panama City, Florida and during this time...

Spotlight on John Short, Serra Club of Melbourne "When I commit myself to something, I really pour myself into it," said John Short. This sentiment certainly rings true when it comes to his...

Brazil Serrans in Brazil have developed the idea of the “Moment of Practice.” At each club meeting, new ideas are proposed and selected to be translated into action, then monitored and reported at...

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila at the 80th Serra International Convention, Chiang Mai, Thailand, June 23, 2023 Our convention is a good time to reflect on the reality of vocation in the life...

The Serra International Foundation has the potential to impact vocations nationally and internationally plus ensure the sustainability of Serra International, thanks to the launch of an endowment...

Cardinal Marc Armand Ouellet at the 80th Serra International Convention, Chiang Mai, Thailand, June 23, 2023 My heartfelt thanks to Serra International for inviting me to celebrate its 70th founding...

An Unforgettable Trip Made Possible by International Cooperation among Serrans When a group of Basilian seminarians recently went on retreat in Mexico, several Serra Clubs came together and offered...

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo at the 80th Serra International Convention, Chiang Mai, Thailand, June 24, 2023 First and foremost, I thank you for this invitation to speak at this gathering on a theme...

The exceptional warmth and hospitality of the Thai people took center stage at the Serra's 80th International Convention, held in Chiang Mai, the country’s second-largest city. This gathering marked...

Given by Greg Schwietz at the Chiang Mai, Thailand, Serra Convention, June 22, 2023   Your Eminences, your Excellencies, Reverend Fathers, Sisters, Serrans and guests; Thank you for the...

For many priests, invitation was a key factor in entering the seminary —being personally asked to consider a priestly vocation. When Cardinal Thomas Christopher Collins addressed Serrans at their...

New Serra International President Kurt Metyko’s speech at the 2023 Convention... Your Eminences, your Excellencies, Reverend Fathers, Sisters, Brothers, fellow Serrans and guests: First, I would...

We use this term a lot in Serra. Creating a Culture of Vocations in parishes and dioceses is our primary strategy to achieve our Serra mission. But what does it mean? How do we know we have achieved...

As a lay person, you have a unique opportunity to inspire and support others in answering God's call. We will explore practical ways in which you can actively promote vocations within your community...

By Fr. Ken Schuckman - Diocese of Wichita The Downtown Serra Club of Wichita will commemorate its 75th anniversary as a club of Serra International Thursday, March 9. In preparation for the event,...

At the most recent Serra Meets session, Mother Clare Matthiass, Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal (CFR), discussed her charming children’s book, The Unsolvable Problem, which introduces young...

Today's Readings The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector going to the temple to pray was a way for Jesus to show that merely following the rules and going through the motions of...

Today's readings While many difficult decisions as well as physically and emotionally challenging acts were achieved by St. Joseph, the earthly foster-father of Jesus, he has not one speaking line...

Today's readings In today’s Gospel, the mother of two of Jesus’ disciples recognizes His greatness and authority. She asks Him to command her sons to sit at His right and left hand – presumably, in...

Today's Readings Throughout his ministry, Jesus urges us to strive for perfection, especially in our capacity to love and to forgive. The reason for this is simple: we fail. A lot. We make mistakes,...

Today's Readings In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches how to pray. We call it the “Lord’s Prayer” and it covers just about everything one needs – for oneself. Still, there is prayer for others – for...