About Us

The Office of Vocations provides information, programs and activities to help Catholics consider God's will for their lives and to be courageous in their decision to follow God's call, especially to the priesthood and religious life. If you would like more information about vocations to marriage and dedicated single life, click here.

Reverend Christopher Martin

Reverend Christopher M. Martin

Reverend Christopher M. Martin was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of St. Louis in 2006. He was appointed the director of vocations in June of 2011. 

314.768.1827 or 768.1751 chrismartin@archstl.org
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Mrs. Sharron Opitz

Mrs. Sharron Opitz has worked for the Office of Vocations as a administrative assistant since 1999.

314.768.1888 sharrono@archstl.org
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Mrs. Renae Novak

Mrs. Renae Novak has worked for the Office of Vocations since 1995 conducting behavioral assessments for the seminary application process, since 2005 as administrative assistant and program coordinator for vocations and since 2007 as website coordinator.

314.768.1772 Rnovak@archstl.org