10 takeaways from a report on the 400 men becoming U.S. priests in 2026
byBy Gina ChristianOSV News This spring, the U.S. will see more than 400 men ordained to the priesthood, both diocesan and religious. Among them…
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Nine priests of the Archdiocese of Louisville are marking 25, 50 and 60 years of ministry
byNine priests serving in the Archdiocese of Louisville were honored recently for milestone years of service, including three who are marking golden jubilees this…
Living Mission — Mission at home
byAfter my last Mass with the English Catholic Community in Phnom Penh, before I departed for the United States, a woman asked me if…
Pope thanks priests, encourages them to share responsibilities with laity
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — At a time when so much pressure and so many demands are placed on priests, they should find support, freedom…
Vocation Awareness — Vocation Office to coaches and teachers: Let’s build the best team for our Catholic community
byAs a father of eight athletic kids, I have had the opportunity to coach more than 100 sports teams over the years. Primarily, I…
Pope recognizes martyrdom of Polish Salesian, Czech priests
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV formally recognized the martyrdom of nine Polish Salesian priests killed by the Nazis at Auschwitz and Dachau…
Vatican statistics show fewer priests, more lay missionaries
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the number of Catholic priests and religious continues to decline, the number of lay missionaries, catechists and permanent deacons continues to…
Four seminarians formally declare their intention to serve as priests
byArchbishop Shelton J. Fabre celebrated a special liturgy at the Cathedral of the Assumption Aug. 3 for four Archdiocese of Louisville seminarians who formally…
Special rite for seminarians planned Aug. 3 at cathedral
byFrom left to right, Harrison Frey, Tung Ho, Thanh Phan and Amos Stinson Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre will celebrate a special liturgy for four…
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…