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Adorable kids describe funny misunderstandings about the Catholic Church during powerful Vocation Days Watch

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Fifth-graders took part in a two-day Vocations Days at Archbishop O'Hara High School, where their confusion and misconceptions about the ... continue reading


A Pull to God: Young nuns explain their accomplishments and struggles in their vocation Watch

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Fewer young women have answered God's call to enter the sisterhood, prompting several questions such as what inspires modern women to leave ... continue reading


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Speed-dating nuns? The Sister Café aim to change the way many see vocations Watch

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The popularity of speed-dating inspired eight nun congregations to create The Sister Café in Dublin, Ireland. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic ... continue reading


Superheroes are real! Sometimes they wear habits! Nun saves man from falling tree. Watch

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Superheroes are real, and sometimes they wear habits! According to police, a 74-year old man was saved from a falling tree by a mysterious ... continue reading


Pope Francis' important message on the 'vocations crisis' at the end of the Year of Consecrated Life Watch

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Pope Francis concluded the Year for Consecrated Life before a crowd of thousands in the Paul VI hall on Monday. During the conclusion, Pope ... continue reading


What is the one tragic thing keeping graduates from their vocations? Watch

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New graduates have become so indebted to private banks, the government and other sources of money after borrowing enough to pay for their ... continue reading


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Late-vocational priest shares story of entering the priesthood Watch

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Despite attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and joining the U.S. Marine Corps, Thomas Woodhouse was welcomed as a new priest at ... continue reading


Orlando Bishop strikes amazing movement to inspire Hispanic Catholics into vocations Watch

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Bishop John Noonan spoke on the first of a two-day Hispanic vocations workshop sponsored by the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation ... continue reading


'What about you?': Pope Francis' Philadelphia homily calls on religious to inspire vocations Watch

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During Pope Francis' U.S. tour, he led mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Though each U.S. mass the ... continue reading


Napa Institute: Where Leaders Turn for Formation

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Many of us benefit from the example and outreach of men and women who are leaders in our Catholic faith. These faithful servants help ... continue reading


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Bishop Strickland's Pastoral Letter to Priests

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December 21, 2023 - Saint Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church My Dear Brother Priests,I pray that the last few remaining days ... continue reading


Spanish Theologians Honored with 2023 Ratzinger Prize for Outstanding Contributions

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Two distinguished Spanish theologians, Father Pablo Blanco-Sarto and Francesc Torralba Rosello, have been awarded the prestigious 2023 ... continue reading



Religious Women to Hold First Advocacy Forum

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The inaugural UISG Advocacy Forum is set to make history on October 23-24, 2023, in Rome. Under the theme "Religious Women: Leadership and ... continue reading


Pope Francis Warns Priests of the Dangers of Spiritual Worldliness and Clericalism

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In a recent letter addressed to the priests of Rome, Pope Francis issued a solemn warning about the perils of spiritual worldliness, ... continue reading


Looking for a few great teachers - Bishop Gorman High School

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Bishop Gorman High School in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas is looking for a few great faculty to join their team.  As of 3/14/22, the ... continue reading


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