25 high-school boys consider priesthood at archdiocese’s “Flaget Day”
byOn June 25, 25 high-school-age men gathered at Holy Trinity Church, 501 Cherrywood Road, to learn more about the priesthood. They were joined by…
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Between Amens — When a Marian feast meets an ordination
byOne of the great joys of my work in the Office of Worship is preparing the ordination liturgies for men answering the call to…
The Vocation Office’s new website features information for men in discernment
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville Vocation Office has launched a new website, www.archlouvocations.org/. The website provides tools for men discerning a vocation to the priesthood…
Stable family, community life paved Deacon McDowell’s journey to the priesthood
byAs a young Cole McDowell sat among more than a dozen priests and multiple bishops celebrating an outdoor Mass on the front portico of…
Bishop urges prayers of ‘gratitude’ for those who respond to their vocation in daily life
byWASHINGTON — As the U.S. Catholic Church prepares to commemorate National Vocation Awareness Week Nov. 3-9, the faithful are being encouraged to “pray with gratitude” for those who…
Seminarian Q & A — Michael Schultz
byWhat do you like most about being a seminarian? By far, the best part about being a seminarian is the many ways Jesus Christ…
Catholics urged to pray for vocations
byAll Catholics can encourage an increase in vocations to the priesthood in two ways, said Father Anthony Chandler, director of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s…
Jubilarian priests serve people near and far
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville has five priests this year who are celebrating 50 years of priesthood. Archdiocesan priests Fathers John W. Birk, John A….
Seminarian Q & A — Loi Pham
byWhat is the most surprising thing about being a seminarian? Many people love and care for me. How is your vocation different from…
Archdiocese has 14 men in seminary
byWith the academic semester well underway, 14 men are in various stages of priesthood formation for the Archdiocese of Louisville. This year’s class includes…