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Pope Leo XIV to seminarians: ‘Piety without doctrine becomes fragile sentimentality’
“A piety without doctrine becomes fragile sentimentality; doctrine without prayer becomes sterile and cold,” Pope Leo XIVsaid in a Nov.... Read more
Younger priests remain more conservative than older priests in U.S., survey says
Younger U.S. priests are far more conservative than older priests, reaffirming a generational divide in political views, according to a... Read more
U.S. priests report high confidence in Pope Leo XIV, less trust in bishops
A 2025 survey of U.S. priests found strong confidence in Pope Leo XIV and a mixed level of trust in... Read more
Study finds gaps in psychological screening of priesthood candidates
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University conducted the study in collaboration with the McGrath Institute... Read more
‘I don’t have a village anymore’: Priest decries insecurity, persecution in Nigeria
The superior general of the Via Christi Society in Nigeria has decried the state of insecurity in his native Makurdi... Read more
Why St. John Vianney is a model for all priests
The patron saint of priests, St. John Vianney, died Aug. 4, 1859. A century later, Pope John XXIII reflected on... Read more
Over 400 men in U.S. to be ordained in 2025; most felt called to priesthood by age 16
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released its 2025 national survey of seminarians who are scheduled for... Read more
University of Mary and Diocese of Phoenix launch first-ever Catholic seminary in Arizona
Nazareth Seminary is working with University of Mary’s “Mary College,” a satellite academic institution partnered with Arizona State University. Read more
Jesuit High School ignites faith, inspires students to pursue priesthood
From lukewarm faith to priesthood, Jesuit High School is transforming the lives of young men. Read more
Seminary rector responds to ‘Conclave’ movie: why only men can be priests
“Conclave” bills itself as a star-studded mystery-thriller centered on the selection of a new pope for the Catholic Church, but... Read more
Catholic priest celebrates Mass atop Colorado’s highest peaks
After 13 years, Father John Nepil can say he has celebrated Mass on every 14er in the state of Colorado. Read more
Friar and podcast host says St. Thérèse gave him confidence to become a priest
Father Michael-Joseph Paris, OCD, will help guide listeners through “Story of a Soul” in an upcoming podcast on St. Thérèse... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates anniversary of his vocation to the priesthood
On Sept. 21, 1953, 71 years ago, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born. Read more
Number of Catholic priests for Nigerian diocese surpasses 400 with 23 new ordinations
The number of Catholic priests serving Nigeria’s Diocese of Nsukka has surpassed 400 following the ordination of 23 new priests... Read more
Weightlifting champion puts barbell to the side for a new journey — the priesthood
Will Heller, a 21-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, is a two-time Junior National Medalist and All American and a state record... Read more
‘Survival mentality’ is impeding authentic formation in Africa’s seminaries, priest says
Seminarians in Africa are not allowed “to be themselves” and must find ways “to get by,” a Catholic priest from... Read more
Scott Hahn urges priests at National Eucharistic Congress to ‘rekindle Eucharistic amazement’
During the first session with nearly 1,000 priests on Wednesday, Scott Hahn offered a retreat meditation on the biblical account... Read more
Different paths to same vocation: Twin brothers ordained priests in Aleppo, Syria
It marked the first priestly ordination in 17 years at St. Francis Church in Aleppo, a city that suffered massive... Read more
New priest finds calling to young adult ministry through Ultimate Frisbee
Father Gregory Miller fell in love with Ultimate Frisbee in high school and was a part of his school’s team,... Read more
Cardinal Hollerich urges caution, dialogue on women’s ordination
The cardinal said the prohibition against ordaining women was “not an infallible doctrinal decision” and could be changed over time... Read more
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