To meet the ongoing need for priests and women religious to meet the spiritual needs of Catholic communities, various programs have evolved over time to give men and women a wide range of discernment opportunities.
When it comes to vocations, successful programs focus on the basics
For vocations, one must go out, listen, call, pope says
In its ministry to young people, and especially in vocations promotion work, church workers must step out of the sacristy and take seriously the questions and concerns of the young, Pope Francis said.
Three men ordained deacons for the Diocese of St. Cloud
On June 4, Bishop Donald Kettler ordained two permanent deacons, Hans Michael Froslee and Christopher Goenner, and one transitional deacon, seminarian Derek Wiechmann, at St. Mary’s […]
New ordinations give reason for hope, but need for priests still great
WASHINGTON (CNS) — It’s ordination season and Catholics have reason to be pleased with the numbers of priests who will serve the church well into the […]