Priestly vocations
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CARA study: Mary’s role strongly shapes vocational paths in U.S. Church
Nine in 10 religious men and women say a Marian devotion ‘positively impacted’ them while discerning a vocation. Read more
Pope Leo XIV on vocations crisis: God continues to call and is faithful to his promises
The event was organized by the Vatican Dicastery for the Clergy with the theme taken from St. John’s Gospel: “I... Read more
Pope Leo XIV invites seminarians to bear witness to ‘tenderness’ and ‘mercy’ of Christ
On June 24, Pope Leo XIV urged hundreds of seminarians from around the world to bear witness to the “tenderness”... Read more
Austria to ordain more priests in 2025 than in previous years
Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Pope Francis shares with seminarians that his mom did not want him to enter seminary
Pope Francis discussed in a Jan. 30 audience with seminarians and formators how his mother put up quite a bit... Read more
Italian bishop denies policy change on ordination of homosexuals
The Catholic Church in Italy generated fresh controversy last week when it published a new document on the formation of... Read more
Priestly vocations are up in Burkina Faso despite Islamic terrorism
Despite constant terrorist attacks suffered by Catholics in Burkina Faso from Islamic fundamentalists, vocations to the priesthood have increased in... Read more
Knights of Columbus surpasses $100 million in support for seminarians, religious vocations
The Knights of Columbus provides aid to seminarians and entrants into religious life so they can continue to discern their... 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
From celebrating ‘Mass’ at 4 to entering the seminary at 13: Emilio’s inspiring vocation
Now, at 16, Emilio Madrid Mérida dreams of being a priest and says he has found happiness in the seminary... Read more
Former punk band guitarist, policeman ordained to Catholic priesthood
The Cathedral of Prato, Italy, was the setting last Saturday for the ordination of a former punk band guitarist and... Read more
Mother of twin priests: The greatest wealth for parents is to have sons who are priests
“I believe there is no greater wealth for parents than having sons who are priests,” says Eliete Dahan dos Santos... Read more
The Catholic Church by the numbers: more Catholics but fewer vocations
While vocations to the priesthood and religious life have decreased overall, the Church shows signs of growth in some parts... Read more
New film tells inspiring story of young priest who left a lasting impact
“Love God’s Will” tells the inspiring story of Father Ryan Stawaisz, a young priest from Texas who touched the hearts... Read more
Irish diocese to rely on laity to preside over funerals amid shortage of priests
A major vocation crisis could result in fewer than 10 active priests in the diocese in less than 20 years,... Read more
A cardinal, an archbishop, and a bishop reveal their vocation stories
During this year’s bishops’ conference in Baltimore, three prelates serving in different parts of the country shared their stories of... Read more
How a tragic loss led a successful businessman to the priesthood
After losing his wife of 40 years, Father Peter Adamski pursued a calling to the priesthood that he had experienced... Read more
PHOTOS: Maryland youth rally commemorates the first English Mass in America
The event included Mass, sports, devotional talks, confessions, adoration, a concert, and even presentations by the Army and the local... Read more
Some U.S. seminaries report surge in enrollments even as nationwide numbers remain flat
What’s driving localized spikes in seminarian enrollment, and can it be replicated elsewhere? Read more
‘Give your life to Jesus’: How a World Youth Day put a young man on the path to priesthood
At World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Nelson Cintra knelt and prayed: “Christ, I give you my whole life.” Read more
