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Priest Writes to the Pope Just Before Dying at Age 31. Here's What His Letter Said

A moving testament of faith, hope, and love...

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Pope Dedicates 2015 to "Year of Consecrated Life"

Emphasising the importance of the religious vocation, Pope Francis announced today that the year 2015 will be dedicated to Consecrated Life. The Holy Father made the announcement during the 82nd General Assembly of the Union of Superior Generals, which concluded last week in Rome.

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Stuttering Can Actually Help Clergy

Three years ago stuttering was catapulted into the worldwide spotlight with the success of the movie The King’s Speech, which centered on King George VI’s struggle with the speech disorder and his unique relationship with his Aussie therapist, Lionel Logue.

Despite Typhoon Damage, Philippine Archdiocese Ordains Seven Priests

Seven priests of the Archdiocese of Palo were ordained amid the ruins of the typhoon-ravaged Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord in ceremonies on Tuesday.

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Pope Reaffirms Catholic Teaching on Male Priesthood

Pope Francis reaffirmed Catholic teaching on male priesthood in his first apostolic exhortation, while calling for a broader application of the “feminine genius” in Church life.

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Changing the World

This is the vocation story of Fr. Shane Johnson of the Legionaries of Christ.

10 Tips: The Ex-Seminarian’s Survival Guide

This Fall marks a decade since I entered the sophomore year of college, no longer a seminarian. I look back on my time at the seminary with more appreciation than I had for it at the time, but I also recognize that I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I hadn’t had the opportunity to reacclimate to life on the outside. For those of you just now going through this process, I present these 10 tips:

Pope Angelus: To Be Saintly is a Vocation for Everyone

Speaking before the recitation of the Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square on Friday, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that the feast of All Saints, celebrated on November 1st, reminds us that the goal of our existence is not death, but Heaven.

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Church in US Celebrates Priesthood Sunday This Weekend

The USA Council of Serra International is hosting the annual celebration of Priesthood Sunday this weekend, Oct. 27. On that day, Catholic parishes in the United States show support for their priests with prayer, celebration and dialogue.

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40 Hours for Vocations - A Weekend of Prayer in Sydney

More than 500 are expected to participate in this year's 40 Hours for Vocations at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd, Homebush this weekend. Beginning on Friday evening, 12 October in the Seminary Chapel, 40 Hours for Vocations continues throughout the night and the following day and continues until Sunday, 14 October with Benediction and Morning Prayer followed by Mass, and concludes at 1 pm.