“Verso l’alto” men’s priestly discernment day

Two dozen men participated in the first "Verso l’alto" men's priestly discernment day at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Naples on Oct. 10, 2026. Organized by the Diocese of Venice Vocations Office, the event was for men between the ages of 16 and 35 to learn about the priesthood through talks, discussions with priests and seminarians, Mass, and adoration.

The event took its name from the motto of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Activities included a conference on virtue and a rosary walk to the beach. Father Alex Pince, the diocesan vocations director, assisted Father Jacob Gwynn, a parochial vicar at St. John the Evangelist, in organizing and leading the day.

Father David Vidal, the diocesan vicar general, served as the principal celebrant for the Mass and spoke on behalf of Bishop Emilio E. Biosc.