Nuns, monks are ‘beating heart’ of the church, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The prayers of nuns and monks are like “oxygen” for all members of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said. “Their prayer is the invisible force that sustains … Learn More
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Church in Ireland aims to boost priestly vocations with new program
DUBLIN — The church in Ireland is launching a Year for Vocations as it grapples with a steep decline in seminary numbers and with aging priests. Focused on diocesan priesthood, … Learn More
Diversity, continuity at Bergenfield church credited for fostering more young priests
Over the last few years, St. John the Evangelist Parish in Bergenfield has seen a surge in men from its faith community seeking to become ordained.
Cardinal Tobin ordains five new priests for Archdiocese of Newark
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, ordained five men to the priesthood during the Rite of Ordination on May 28 in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. … Learn More
Q&A with the five new priests – Class of 2022
From Panama to Englewood, the five men to be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Newark have traveled diverse paths. They share a similar calling, however, and on May 28, … Learn More
U.S. Catholic Church to observe National Vocation Awareness Week Nov. 7-13
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, New Jersey, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, is encouraging dioceses to … Learn More
Nuncio urges young people in vocational discernment to realize their gifts
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (CNS) — At vocational discernment gathering of the Neocatechumenal Way in the U.S. this summer, over 10,000 participants were encouraged to realize that they have “something to do … Learn More
Q&A with the five new priests
From Guam to Cedar Grove, the five men to be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Newark have traveled diverse paths. They share a similar calling, however, and on May … Learn More
Vocations answer God’s call to make great dreams come true, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Religious and priestly life must be filled with the simple joy of caring every day for what really matters — faithful friendship with God and one … Learn More
Archdiocesan ministry creating a culture of priestly vocations
In Fr. Eugenio de la Rama’s ideal world every parish priest would be promoting vocations to the priesthood whenever they had a chance. Pastors would be the vocations director of … Learn More