The Archbishop of Florence has said no new students have entered his diocesan seminary this year, calling the low number... Read more
When Fr. Josh Mayer entered St. John Vianney’s Seminary in Denver, his first year looked a little more monk-like than... Read more
On average, diocesan priests take about six years to complete seminary formation. For Dominican priests, it is seven. Jesuits study... Read more
A prayer vigil for priests on the eve of the beatification of Ven. Michael McGivney took place Friday, October 30,... Read more
On World Mission Sunday, October 18, the archbishop of Guadalajara ordained 34 new priests (33 diocesan and 1 religious) and... Read more
After being brought into this world against the odds, losing his father at 8 years old, and surviving a battle... Read more
Ten years ago, Paschal Uche greeted Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of young people in his country. Today, he is... Read more
New priest César Izquierdo knows God is calling him to serve the Catholic population of central Washington. And with his... Read more
Support groups for priests provide ongoing camaraderie and spiritual nourishment, and now that list of benefits can be expanded to... Read more
This Sunday, a Catholic priest will embark on a 320-mile, 5-day bike ride to recruit young men and women for... Read more
Last month three men were ordained to the priesthood in a small city in southern Italy. Among them was Fr.... Read more
Edmond Ilg, 62, has been a father since the birth of his son in 1986. But on June 21, he became... Read more
Peyton and Connor Plessala are brothers from Mobile, Alabama. They’re 18 months— one school grade— apart. Read more
As restrictions meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus have forced churches to close or limit their activity... Read more
Cardinal Beniamino Stella, prefect of the Vatican Congregation for the Clergy, sent a letter to all Catholic priests in Spain,... Read more
When he was just 15 years old, Fr. Geison Gerardo Ortiz Marín had to quit school and find a job... Read more
Pope Francis called on all Catholics to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life on Good Shepherd Sunday,... Read more
Priests risk losing their ministry as pastors and teachers of the faith when they become “suffocated” by management problems, Pope... Read more
After the suicide of a Missouri priest last month, psychologists talked with CNA about the issues priests can face when... Read more
Catholics in Missouri and across the country remembered Fr. Evan Harkins Tuesday as a good priest, and urged prayer for... Read more