Priestly vocations
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How a remote island in Indonesia forms hundreds of priests for the world
Flores hosts several seminaries, most clustered around Maumere on the island’s northern coast. Read more
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
The Church needs holy priests who defend the faithful from ‘the dragon,’ archbishop says
The archbishop of Arequipa ordained five new priests in southern Peru, encouraging them to be holy priests who give their... 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
Vocation directors conference kicks off to help those ‘forming healthy and holy priests’
Hundreds of vocation directors, staff, and collaborators are gathering this week in New York for the 2025 National Conference of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Lack of priests is a ‘great misfortune’ for the Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV said the shortage of priests is “a great misfortune” for the Catholic Church during an audience Aug.... Read more
Hundreds nominated for priesthood in Denver ‘Called by Name’ campaign
The Called By Name campaign, which launched in May in the Archdiocese of Denver, has resulted in 900 names of... Read more
Greek Catholic bishop in Ukraine: Only 37 parishes remain active
Maksym Ryabukha, Greek Catholic bishop of the Exarchate of Donetsk, Ukraine, frequently travels to visit what remain of his war-torn... Read more
Why Poland remains a leader in religious vocations in Europe
Poland stands out as the undisputed leader in religious vocations in Europe in 2025, with 206 new ordained priests, the... Read more
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
