The Catholic Church by the Numbers: More Catholics But Fewer Vocations
While vocations to the priesthood and religious life have decreased overall, the Church shows signs of growth in some parts of the world — most notably Africa and Asia.
Results from Tag: 'religious vocations'
Brother and Sister Who are Bishop and Nun Say Faithful Parents Helped Foster Vocations
Sister Dede and Bishop Byrne were both speakers at the annual event on Thursday, attended by Catholic and pro-life leaders and faithful across the nation.
How a Tragic Loss Led a Successful Businessman to the Priesthood
While Peter never missed his Sunday obligation to attend Mass, he admitted that his prayer life and even his marriage were falling by the wayside.
Synod on Synodality: Laywoman’s Speech Opposing Women’s Ordination Draws Big Ovation
Described as ‘profound and real,’ the speech characterized calls for women’s ordination as a form of clericalism and as a distraction from what Catholic women want and need.
Religious Brothers Dedicate to Christ Their Life of Faith, Fraternity and Service
Sharing experiences of consecrated life, how they discerned it over the priesthood and their life in community
Religious Sister Tells How She Discovered Her Vocation at a WYD Thanks to Benedict XVI
Papal words in Cologne began the process of youthful discernment.
Report: Leadership of Catholic Colleges Shifting as Religious Vocations Plummet
Religious men and women have been a major part of the global Catholic Church for centuries.
A ‘Catholic Awakening’ in Nordic Countries Shines Through Seminarians’ Stories
Men in seminary formation in Rome from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are an exception to their largely irreligious peers — and they’re eager to be ‘witnesses of hope’ back home.
Benedict XVI: A Pope for the Church’s Shepherds
Priests and religious worldwide reflect on the legacy of the late pontiff.
