Catholic sisters inspire followers of other faiths to be interested in Catholic religious life.
Raised in Buddhist Vietnam, nuns share who inspired their vocations
German bishops continue debate over Vatican document on parishes
The Vatican instruction on the reform of Catholic parishes continues to stir debate in Germany, where some bishops say the current parish model with a priest in charge is no longer sustainable because of a lack of vocations.
Many say late Minnesota teen’s intercession has impact on vocations
The faith, piety and spirit-filled joy Charles Untz exhibited for priestly vocations has had an impact on Father Steve Hansen from St. Joseph, Missouri and on people across the globe.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Vocation office is a conduit for God’s voice
The Vocation Office, comprised of three people — director Father Scott Pogatchnik, associate director Father Doug Liebsch and secretary Julie Jacobs — seeks to help people explore God’s plan for their lives.
Heaven or bust: Eden Valley woman prepares to enter religious life
Madi Field, from Eden Valley, will enter religious life Jan. 25 with the Discalced Carmelites of the Holy Name of Jesus in Denmark, Wisconsin.
Laboure giving day aims to help those pursuing vocation pay student debt
Dec. 17 is “Give to Rescue Catholic Vocations Day.”
Bishops to vote on revised strategic priorities for the early 2020s
When they meet Nov. 11-13 in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops are expected to vote on a revised set of strategic priorities to take them into the next decade.
Blind seminarian in Oregon ‘sees’ beyond external trappings
Tony Del Castillo had a lesson in patience and perseverance before he was accepted as the first blind seminarian at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon.