VOCATIONS

Priests step away from busy Advent, Christmas preparations to focus on their spirituality

Father Kevin Hrycenko admitted that it was easy to get caught up ...

UPDATED: Advent gathering was time to build community for Diocese’s seminarians

Nicholas Alescio sums up his experience of seminary life

Pope thanks priests, encourages them to share responsibilities with laity

At a time when so much pressure and so many...

Vocation discernment gathering embodies joyful hope of Gaudete Sunday

Gaudete Sunday — a time for rejoicing in the nearness of Christ’s coming...

In Their Own Words

The Monitor asked the newly ordained deacons what aspect of their Ordination day will...

Oratorian brother, deacon sees Lord’s call in path to priesthood

As his Dec. 20 priestly Ordination day nears, Rev. Brother Donald Ronning, C.O., has been practicing...

"Joy Within His House: A Cloistered Nun's Reflections on Following Christ"

The life of nuns can easily captivate the imagination of Catholics and non-Catholics...

How many vocations are there?

The word "vocation" comes from the Latin word "vocare," ...

Get to know the Lord, be like him, Pope tells Peru seminarians

Marking the 400th anniversary of the archdiocesan...

‘Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch’

The word “vocation” means a “call” and it presumes someone calling and someone...

Vocations visits from Father Colavito

During the month of October, Father Christopher Colavito ...

Convocation speakers inspire deacons to respond with listening hearts

Deacons of Diocese and their wives gathered in Princeton Oct. 17 and 18

Consecrated life shows beauty of authentic love, trust in God, Pope says

All human beings need consistent, lasting and healthy...

Report: Graduate, college-level seminary enrollments continued to slide

Graduate-level and college-level enrollment at Catholic seminaries...

Ministry milestone for seminarian Kyle Holler

As part of his ongoing formation for priesthood, ...


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