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An Answer to Prayers: Priestly Ordinations Reach New Peak in Scotland

Twelve men are set to be ordained priests in Scotland this year, a 20-year high that Catholic leaders credited to prayers and other work to encourage vocations.

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The Georgia Tech Player Who is Leaving Football to Become a Priest

Grant spent last year as a kicker for the Georgia Tech football team, but instead of playing football for another year, he will enter the seminary and begin his studies to become a priest. Grant will enroll at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans.

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Catholic Bishops of Australia Extend an Invitation to the Year of Youth 2018

The Catholic Bishops of Australia invite Catholics across the country to join in celebrating a Year of Youth from the beginning of Advent 2017 to the end of 2018.

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Priests, Bishop Flawlessly Execute 'Carpool Karaoke' Spoof

A hilarious new spoof of James Corden’s popular “Carpool Karaoke” series proves that Catholic priests can be milkshake-loving, Justin Timberlake-obsessed goofballs like the rest of us. Illinois priests Rev. Keith Romke and Rev. Kyle Manno star in a video produced by the Diocese of Rockford that debuted at a Catholic youth summit on Sunday.

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White Collar Heroes: Website Highlighting Our Awesome Priests

Check out this website created by Stephanie Moussa: Called White Collar Heroes and highlighting some wonderful Australian priests we have and the great works that they do.

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Intense Struggle of 'Greatest Living Catholic Painter'

Whenever Borysewicz addresses a fresh canvas, a daunting set of issues stares back at him.

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New Survey Finds Young And Vital Presence of Religious In US

There is a young and vital presence of religious sisters, novices and postulants in U.S. Catholic life, a new survey has found.

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Holy Family! 3 Brothers All Become Catholic Priests

In a time of declining vocations, one Wisconsin family is helping to reverse that trend by giving 3 of its sons to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ.

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Aussie Deacon Addresses Diaconate Gathering in Rome

Thousands of permanent deacons and their wives began their Year of Mercy celebration by cutting straight to the heart of what it means to be a deacon, how the ministry impacts their families and the challenge of explaining their vocation to others, including bishops and priests.

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The Emptiness of Me, Myself, and I

I like G-Eazy's recent hit "Me, Myself, and I" as much as the next person. It's catchy, fun, and, at first listen, seems to contain a message I'm all about.

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