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Pope Calls for a Revival of Priestly Vocations

The Pope was welcomed by thousands of faithful during his Sunday visit to San Marino. During a two hour Mass, the Pope celebrated the feast of the Holy Trinity by stressing that the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit are based on love. As the small republic faces several challenges of the modern world, the Pope called for a revival of priestly vocations and special consecration, to strengthen faith and morality.

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Nearly 20,000 Priests Expected to Attend World Youth Day

Nearly 20,000 priests are expected to accompany the young people attending World Youth Day 2011 in August, announced Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco of Madrid, Spain.

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60 Artists Prepare for the 60th Anniversary of Pope's Ordination

On June 29th, Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the 60th anniversary of his ordination. To celebrate, 60 artists have prepared a special gift for the pontiff. They have donated 60 works of art, mostly originals, for the exhibition “The Splendor of Truth, Beauty of Charity,.” It will be hosted by the Vatican's Paul VI Hall from July 4 to September 4.

Archbishop Gomez Tells New Priests Their Mission is to Evangelize

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles told a diverse group of new priests during their ordination Mass that they have a responsibility to make God known in a culture that has forgotten him.  “We have a special responsibility for the new evangelization – not only for the new evangelization of Los Angeles and California,” he said, “but also for the new evangelization of our country, our continent, and our world.”

Fr. Michael de Stoop Celebrates Ten Years as a Priest

Fr. Michael de Stoop is a regular podcasting Priest on Xt3. Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Sydney, as well as parish priest at St Benedict's Church, Broadway, 38-year-old Fr Michael loves his work as a diocesan priest and says he was blessed having some wonderful role models and inspirations as a child that instilled him with a love of God and set him on a path to the priesthood. On Wednesday 8 June 2011, Fr. Michael celebrates his 10-year anniversary to the Priesthood!

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American Bishops Organize Celebration for Pope's 60th Anniversary as Ordained Priest

On June 29th, the Pope will celebrate his 60th anniversary as an ordained priest. To join in on the celebration, the Congregation for the Clergy has invited Catholics from all over the world to offer 60 hours of Eucharistic adoration in honor of the clergy and priestly vocations. 

Missionary Vocations - Pope's Mission Intention for June 2011

In addition to his general prayer intention for Priests, this month the Holy Father is asking Catholics everywhere to pray: That the Holy Spirit may bring forth from our communities many missionaries who are ready to be fully consecrated to spreading the Kingdom of God. Fr. Kubicki reflects on Pope Benedict's mission intention for June 2011 in this video.

Priests - Pope's Prayer Intention for June 2011

This month, the Holy Father has asked Catholics everywhere to pray: That priests, united to the Heart of Christ, may always be true witnesses to the caring and merciful love of God. Fr. Kubicki reflects on Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for June 2011 in this video.

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Priests 24/7

Watch this video to view a fly on the wall documentary about the life of a Catholic Priest in Australia.

How to Attend the WYD Mass for Men Called to the Priesthood

One of the many highlights of World Youth Day, is a Mass which will be celebrated by the Holy Father himself, on August 20st in Madrid. Seminarians or those who think they may have a calling to the priesthood, can attend this Mass. But first, they must be accredited. Watch this video to find out how!