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Priestly Vocations

Pope Francis meets with priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dehonians) on June 27, 2024, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Celebrates Anniversary of His Vocation to the Priesthood

Sep 21, 2024

On Sept. 21, 1953, 71 years ago, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born.

The crowd in St. Peter's Square for the pope's Angelus address on Jan. 14, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

The Catholic Church by the Numbers: More Catholics but Fewer Vocations 

Apr 8, 2024

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.

Father Ryan Stawaisz. / Credit: Prince of Peace Catholic Church

New film tells inspiring story of young priest who left a lasting impact

Apr 6, 2024

“Love God’s Will” tells the inspiring story of Father Ryan Stawaisz, a young priest from Texas who touched the hearts of many and embraced God’s will.

After Nine Years Without Ordinations, Argentine Diocese has a New Priest. Here’s his Story

May 15, 2023

After nine years without priestly ordinations, the Diocese of Alto Valle de Río Negro in Argentina on May 1 celebrated the ordination of Father Alexis Oser, 27.

The late Sebastian Koto Cardinal Khoarai of Lesotho/ Credit: IMBISA

Pope Francis Eulogizes Lesotho’s First-ever Cardinal as Promoter of Priestly Vocations

Apr 20, 2021

Pope Francis has paid tribute to the first-ever Cardinal in the Southern African nation of Lesotho, Sebastian Cardinal Koto Khoarai, remembering the Church leader who died April 17 aged 91 for his commitment to promoting vocations to the priesthood.