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Pope Francis: Vocations are about quality, not quantity
Well-formed vocations are more important than numerous vocations Pope Francis said in address to religious formators on Saturday at the... Read more
The Vatican considers – what does vocational formation look like in the modern age?
Religious formators gathered in Rome for a seminar on fashioning new vocations in contemporary society – a task the Vatican’s... Read more
Who's entering religious life these days?
U.S. Catholics are being encouraged to get to know local religious communities, as a new study offers insight into the... Read more
Cardinal wowed by vocation surge at Rome's American seminary
The Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin voiced enthusiasm at seeing the high number of American seminarians studying in... Read more
'Year for Vocations': English diocese stresses universal call to sainthood
Alongside the Year for Consecrated Life called for by Pope Francis, the Diocese of Shrewsbury, England, is observing 2015 as... Read more
New English discernment house hopes to help vocations flourish
Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury, England, has announced plans for a house of discernment for potential priests, emphasizing the need... Read more
Consecrated life today in a positive position, bishops affirm
During an interview, two Vatican officials expressed the great holiness that exists within religious vocations, as well as their hope... Read more
Pope: Christians have not been chosen for 'small things'
In his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis urged youth to listen to the call... Read more
Video highlights seminarians, priestly vocations in Los Angeles
As seminary enrollments continue to rise, the Los Angeles archdiocese has released a vocational video titled “Follow Me: Journeys to... Read more
Vocations Fair at WYD seeks to spark reflection
A major part of World Youth Day, the 2013 Vocations Fair offers young people examples of those who have responded... Read more
Past World Youth Day attendees recall finding vocations
As huge crowds of youth flock to Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day 2013, some participants from past years... Read more
Bishop co-authors booklet on blessing of unborn children
A new booklet on the vocation of Christian parenthood and its relationship to the parish and broader society is now... Read more
Sisters encouraged, grateful Pope met with them
Sister Alice Matilda Nsiah says that Pope Francis’ decision to meet with her and other superiors general on Wednesday left... Read more
Pope to sisters: living with Jesus outside Church is absurd
Pope Francis told leaders of women’s religious orders today that their vocations can only be recognized within the fold of... Read more
Worldliness poses danger to priestly identity, Pope says
The biggest threat to priests is the temptation to be more immersed in the world than the Gospel, says Pope... Read more
Minister with constant joy, Pope Francis counsels new priests
Pope Francis ordained 10 men as priests this morning, reminding them that they should carry out their ministry with “constant... Read more
Ask Jesus what he wants and be brave, Pope tells youth
Just after ordaining 10 men to the priesthood, Pope Francis called on young Catholics to ask Jesus “what he wants... Read more
Fiftieth Prayer for Vocations day to focus on hope
As the 50th World Day of Prayer for Vocations draws near, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has prepared resources... Read more
Young adult uses marathon to pursue her vocation
A California-native is running 26.2 miles to support her vocation as a cloistered nun. But before Jenn Garza can join... Read more
New Vatican vocations booklet mobilizes spiritual support
The latest edition of a Vatican magazine aimed at increasing priestly vocations and encouraging the spiritual adoption of priests has... Read more
