An event at The Catholic University of America in Washington headlined by Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet examined the theology of the priesthood, drawing clergy and religious from across the country.
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington and eight other priests ordained with him in the Chicago area 50 years ago concelebrated a special Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington May 9 to mark their shared anniversary of
Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, the recently retired prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, has launched an international movement to revitalize the collaboration between ministerial priests and the priesthood of the faithful. He has organized a gathering for American theologians, priests, seminarians
Recent comments by Pope Francis about the priesthood and celibacy have taken the media by storm, with one bad and misleading headline after the other. The world can’t resist talking about the priesthood. That oscillating fascination and opposition may very well be
A new study released today by the Catholic Project at the Catholic University of America reveals a deep crisis in priests’ confidence in the leadership of the U.S. bishops. Overall, only 24% of priests across America express confidence in the “leadership and
A new conference planned for January 2023 hosted by Evangelical Catholic aims to inspire and equip priests to better engage in the work of evangelization at the heart of their priestly ministry. The conference comes as priests are leading an exceptional time
Hiking before dawn to pray at sunrise was one of the memorable experiences Brian Garcia and Andrew Roemhildt carried home from Quo Vadis Days at Camp Hamilton in Monroe in June.
"It was nice to grow a deeper relationship with God and talk
During the Chrism Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament April 14, Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron announced that the Archdiocese of Detroit will begin a Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations, starting with a Holy Hour on the
Opening an international conference on priesthood, Pope Francis insisted that those who are not close to God in prayer, close to their bishop and other priests and immersed in the lives of their people are simply "'clerical functionaries' or 'professionals of the
In late May, Msgr. Owen Campion, OSV’s chaplain, celebrated the 55th anniversary of his ordination. In a new column, he looks back on the joys and tragedies that he’s witnessed throughout his priesthood. He writes: “Fifty-five years as a priest have shown