Vocational Boom in Nigeria: Diocese Doubles Number of Priests in 10 Years

Sep 02, 2024 17:29

Bishop Onah asked the faithful to support the new priests with their prayers and not interfere in their ministry. Photo: Catholic Diocese of Nsukka

Pope Francis welcomed seminarians from the Major Seminary of Getafe, Spain, to the Clementine Hall in the Apostolic Palace

help promote vocations by allowing novices to study in their mother tongue

Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory ordained the largest number of priests since 1960.

Homosexuality•Pope Francis•Vocations

Pope Confirms Benedict XVI: No Gays in Seminaries

At a certain point, speaking of vocations, Pope Francis said to the Bishops: “there is too much fagotery in the Church.” Some of the media added — not to be forgotten is that the meeting was held behind closed doors — that the Pope asked that homosexual seminarians be thrown out of the Seminaries.

May 27, 2024 06:28

Valentina di Giorgio

Good News•Rome•Vocations

Opus Dei gives to the Church 29 new priests from 19 countries

At the end of the ceremony, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, expressed his gratitude and affection for the new priests and their families

May 26, 2024 17:41

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Vocations•Young People

Germany: research reveals that young clergy are conservative and opposed to ecclesiastical progressivism

Titled «Who Will Be a Priest?», the study delves into the origins and motivations of current priests. Commissioned by the German Bishops’ Conference (DBK) Commission for Priestly Vocations and Ecclesial Services, the research engaged 847 men ordained between 2010 and 2021, as well as 1,668 men who left seminary during their training.

May 21, 2024 17:18

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Vocations

The Boom and Vocational “Miracle” of a Men’s Monastery in Austria

According to Abbot Maximilian Heim, the key to its success is rooted in the love of God and neighbour, and in following Saint Benedict’s Rule: “Ora, Lege et Labora” (Pray, Read and Work). This philosophy, combined with the unity within the community and with the Church, has enabled Heiligenkreuz to flourish in modern times.

May 19, 2024 12:08

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Testimonies•Vocations

Seminarian ministering in dangerous jungle to be ordained priest

Deacon Santosh Kumar has been ministering in the parish Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kalpahad, North Andaman, where parishioners regularly walk 6 km (3 miles) through dangerous forests to attend Sunday Mass. But Deacon Kumar and the parish priest also have to make the trek through dense forest to get to far-out chapels to celebrate Mass or make pastoral visits.

May 01, 2024 00:08

John Newton

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

Keiko Fujimori Visits the Peruvian Episcopate and Gets Involved in the Upcoming Visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru

During the meeting, held in an atmosphere of cordiality, fraternal dialogue, and prayer, various topics of national interest were addressed, with special emphasis on preparations for the Holy Father’s visit to Peru, an event considered of great importance for the life of the Church and the country.

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A deaf-mute is ordained as a Catholic priest for the first time in Indian history

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Pope Confirms Benedict XVI: No Gays in Seminaries

Opus Dei gives to the Church 29 new priests from 19 countries

Germany: research reveals that young clergy are conservative and opposed to ecclesiastical progressivism

The Boom and Vocational “Miracle” of a Men’s Monastery in Austria

Seminarian ministering in dangerous jungle to be ordained priest