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Pope Francis: Where are vocations from? An encounter with God
When it comes to promoting vocations in the Church, Pope Francis said it all begins with an encounter with God... Read more
Mark Wahlberg made a video about why he loves priests
In an online video, actor Mark Wahlberg said that he will be praying for vocations to the priesthood, which he... Read more
This is Mongolia's first native priest: Father Joseph Enkh Baatar
On Sunday Mongolia witnessed the ordination of its first indigenous priest, Fr. Joseph Enkh Baatar, a 29-year-old man who represents... Read more
Pope: 'I saw much suffering' at Lesbos refugee camp
Pope Francis on Sunday reflected on the great suffering he had witnessed at the refugee camp in Lesbos. He remembered... Read more
Pope Francis to priests, religious: It's your job to inspire vocations
The Church today is called to foster among young people a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for the Gospel mission,... Read more
Priests needed: As Church growth explodes worldwide, parishes can't keep up
The global Catholic population is growing – so quickly, in fact, that priest and parish numbers cannot keep up, says... Read more
'Little' friars credit vocation boom to Pope's name
Gathered in Rome for their general chapter meeting, members of the Order of Friars Minor – better known as Franciscans... Read more
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
