Ten Capuchin Franciscans of St. Augustine Province in Pittsburgh are missionaries in Papua New Guinea and 25 serve in Puerto Rico. In both locations, they minister to some of the poorest of the poor. In the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh where the
In the quiet, wooded hills of southern Maryland, a hidden gem stands: the first Catholic monastery in the United States. Founded in 1790, the Mount Carmel Monastery in La Plata — the first convent of religious women in the original 13 states
For the troubled teenagers they serve in Rhode Island, the Brothers of the Christian Schools strive to be what their name suggests: brothers. “We take the term ‘brother’ very seriously, that we are called to stand next to, to walk with, to
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (OSV News) -- A decrease in religious belief remains a "significant challenge" in cultivating religious vocations, said a vocations expert at a recent conference. Diocesan vocations directors continue "to work against a culture of secularism in which the purpose and
In a world where the demands of priestly ministry are ever-increasing, what can we do to ensure priests live rich interior lives? During a recent conference for vocation directors and seminary formators, Father Patrick Briscoe had the opportunity to discuss and reflect
Catholic fatherhood can be challenging in today's secularizing society.
But equipping Catholic fathers for their distinctive vocation has become a special mission for several dad-centered ministries offering a wealth of resources, encouragement and fellowship.
Ahead of an annual day of prayer for vocations, a newly released report shows what one researcher called greater "consistency of age," more diverse educational backgrounds and a commitment to Eucharistic adoration among men preparing for priestly ordination. On April 25, the
Every Christian has a vocation to respond to God's love and to share that love with others, Pope Francis said.
"The Lord's call is grace, complete gift and at the same time a commitment to bring the Gospel to others," the pope wrote
Black Catholic religious vocations emerge from a long tradition of faith, nurtured by silence and prayer within the life of the church, said a religious sister at an event dedicated to those vocations.
"I stand on the shoulders of giants. …Vocations grow; they
In his 1981 encyclical Laborem Exercens, Pope St. John Paul II wrote that “work is a fundamental dimension of our life on earth.” Working with the land, running a farm, and manual labor in general can bring us closer to God. That’s