The pope said in the eyes of the world it might appear “absurd” to confront societal problems by praying on... Read more
All three priests are in Lisbon, Portugal, this week for World Youth Day 2023 and spoke to CNA about their... Read more
At World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Nelson Cintra knelt and prayed: “Christ, I give you my whole life.” Read more
In his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023, Pope Francis said “God’s call includes a ‘sending.’” Read more
The pope pointed to the example of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and other cloistered religious who sustain the life of... Read more
Here are the most important takeaways from a study on the state of the Catholic Church today. Read more
The study found that there are fewer new vocations in large dioceses where priests do not have a chance to... Read more
The bishops published an annual message in anticipation of Holy Family Day under the theme “The family, cradle of the... Read more
A community of religious sisters with Down syndrome faithfully live out their vocation of contemplative prayer in southern France. Read more
Agustina Medina Muñoz has been a Discalced Carmelite cloistered nun in Chile for almost 80 years. Read more
The pope made the comment in his annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations message. Read more
Six priests from the Diocese of Beaumont died this year, including three who were in active ministry at the time... Read more
Eric Seitz was ordained to the priesthood August 8, 2020 for the Diocese of Fargo. Two months later, his father... Read more
It is customary for a newly-ordained priest to impart a first blessing. For Father Matthew Breslin, who was ordained May... Read more
The archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services says that the military is the “largest single source of vocations... Read more
This past week, the Archdiocese of Boston released its new vocation discernment initiative, Scivias, designed to bring vocational guidance to... Read more
Pope Francis said Sunday that great joy is found when one offers his life in service to God’s call. Read more
A diocese in northern Vietnam is expanding its seminary in response to an increasing number of priestly vocations. 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
If everything were going according to plan, Jessica would be entering the convent on August 22. Read more