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Seminarian Josh Brooks.

Athlete, convert to Catholicism, and future priest: The story of Josh Brooks

Jul 13, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Josh Brooks, a native of Delaware County in metro Philadelphia, dreamed of following in the footsteps of his idol LeBron... Read more

Brothers Father Joseph Wahlmeier (pictured on the left) and newly-ordained Father Isaac Wahlmeier (on the right), with their parents and Bishop James D. Conley after the ordination Mass May 24, 2025.

Nebraska diocese celebrates sixth set of brothers who have become priests

As of May 24, the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, can boast of six sibling groups of brothers who have become... Read more

This year’s class of ordinandi at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers. Bishop Joseph Massa is seated in the center.

Facing shortage, New York Archdiocese taps parishioners to spot future priests

Jun 4, 2025

By Fiona Murphy

A new initiative, “Called By Name,” is the Archdiocese of New York’s latest attempt to spark interest in the priesthood. Read more

Jimmy Mitchell (front row, far left) leads a group of Jesuit students in a walking rosary after school.

Jesuit High School ignites faith, inspires students to pursue priesthood

Dec 27, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

From lukewarm faith to priesthood, Jesuit High School is transforming the lives of young men. Read more