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Fifty percent of friends and family discourage vocation calls - 200 men and women chose God anyway Watch
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There were 216 Catholic women and men religious who took perpetual vows in the U.S. in 2016, and an annual survey has aimed to take their ... continue reading
Pope Francis issues a challenge to the consecrated: 'Put Christ in the midst of people' Watch
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Everyone, but especially consecrated men and women, Pope Francis said Thursday, are called to be leaven in the world, bringing Christ to ... continue reading
Pope Francis speaks -- Here's why vocations are on the decline Watch
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Why are so many people forsaking or eschewing religious life? This is the question Pope Francis addressed during the plenary meeting of the ... continue reading
Pope Francis calls for a big change in vocations within the Church Watch
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A fresh and courageous perspective is needed when it comes to helping youth discern and discover their vocation, Pope Francis said ... continue reading
3 things you NEED to know about Vocation Awareness Week Watch
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So, it's the 40th annual Vocations Awareness Week in the United States, and you're looking for the perfect ways to promote vocations to the ... continue reading
'I hope to help satiate Christ's thirst...' Help seminarians and aspirants pursue their vocations Watch
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Personal and student debt can slow down or prevent prospective seminarians and aspirants to religious orders from pursuing their vocations, ... continue reading
Mark Wahlberg loves priests and prays for vocations! Watch
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Movie star, Mark Wahlberg has released a video letting the public know how important the priesthood is to him and his life and he will be ... continue reading
'Listen to him': Young postulant urges others to heed God's calling Watch
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Many things happen during World Youth Day. Young people from all over the world travel to meet the Pope, they meet peers with whom they can ... continue reading
A Look Inside: 'The World's Happiest Nuns' Watch
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Watch them sing, and you might be convinced of it. Cali, Colombia (CNA/EWTN News) - The Eucharistic Communicators of the Heavenly Father ... continue reading
Nun numbers on the rise - Young women flock to the church Watch
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There is a young and vital presence of religious sisters, novices and postulants in U.S. Catholic life, a new survey has found. Washington ... continue reading
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The Priesthood - It's Never Too Late Follow God's Call!
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May and June are not just traditional months for weddings, but for priestly ordinations as well. No doubt, you've seen priests' social ... continue reading
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
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