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Bishop Strickland: Cupich’s failure to mention Jesus at the DNC ‘harmful to the whole world’

On this week’s two-part episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland discusses the need to follow God’s will and die to ourselves, Cardinal Cupich omitting Jesus' name at the Democratic National Convention, and more.

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LifeSiteNews staff

• Aug 25, 2024Aug 26, 2024

Archbishop Aguer: The solution to religious ignorance is more vocations to the priesthood

The chronic shortage of priests explains in large part why the religious ignorance of the population has been consolidated. There is a kind of vicious circle at work: where will priestly vocations come from, if not from this secularized society?

Opinion

Archbishop Héctor Aguer

• Jul 30, 2024Jul 30, 2024

Do today’s young Catholics really ‘reject’ the Second Vatican Council?

Catholics who did not live through Vatican II view the council more dispassionately and even critically than by those who lived through the conciliar era and were caught up in the thrill of change and the optimism it promised.

Opinion

Peter Stein

• Jul 26, 2024Jul 26, 2024

Global data: Priests, seminarians continue decline under Francis despite growth of baptized Catholics

The number of major seminarians dropped to 108,481 at the end of 2022, down from 120,051 in 2012, despite a growth in the number of baptized Catholics primarily due to Africa.

News

Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Apr 19, 2024Apr 22, 2024

Bishop Strickland: ‘No dichotomy’ between God’s commandments and corporal works of mercy

On this week’s two-part episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland discusses the Our Father, priestly vocations, and speaks to a tendency he sees in the Church today.

News

LifeSiteNews staff

• Feb 25, 2024Feb 23, 2024

Archbishop Aguer: The Church cannot share the Gospel effectively without more priestly vocations

In this essay Archbishop Emeritus Hector Aguer responds to Bishop Joseph Strickland's removal by Pope Francis and argues that the future of the Church depends on priestly vocations and better catechesis.

Opinion

Archbishop Héctor Aguer

• Nov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023

New book on St. Alphonsus can help solve the crisis in the Church

LifeSite journalist Stephen Kokx joins me on this episode of The John-Henry Westen Show to discuss his new book on St. Alphonsus Liguori and how the thought of St. Alphonsus can help us lead holier lives.

Blogs

John-Henry Westen

• Sep 14, 2023Sep 15, 2023

Ukrainian Basilians confirm permanent closure of beloved Toronto Marian shrine

'In other words, the 'Shrine' is permanently closed,' announced Fr. Gabriel Haber, the Provincial Superior of the Order of St. Basil the Great of St. Josaphat.

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Clare Marie Merkowsky

• Aug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023

Catholic tradition can flourish in Brazil with YOUR help! | Support ‘Friends of Campos’

Immaculate Conception Seminary in Brazil is flourishing with vocations, but this stronghold of Catholic tradition still needs prayerful financial support to complete the structure and meet the needs of its inspired mission. “Friends of Campos” is the organization charged with raising funds and awareness for the Immaculate Conception Seminary. Join LifeSiteNews director of LifeSite League Tim Jackson for a firsthand look as he tours the seminary, meets its inhabitants, and learns about the life, needs, and traditional spirituality of this faithful Catholic community. To support the Immaculate Conception Seminary and its work, visit www.lifefunder.com/campos LOVE LIFESITE? LOVE BEING PRO-LIFE? GET […]

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• Aug 2, 2023Nov 23, 2023 – 764 Views

Rome vocations director warns lack of priests is sign of a ‘sterile Church’

Fr. Fabio Rosini, the vocations director for the Diocese of Rome, said that the declining number of vocations is due to a ‘general’ lack of Catholics and faithful Catholic families.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• May 3, 2023May 4, 2023

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Articles tagged Vocations

Bishop Strickland: Cupich’s failure to mention Jesus at the DNC ‘harmful to the whole world’

Archbishop Aguer: The solution to religious ignorance is more vocations to the priesthood

Do today’s young Catholics really ‘reject’ the Second Vatican Council?

Global data: Priests, seminarians continue decline under Francis despite growth of baptized Catholics

Bishop Strickland: ‘No dichotomy’ between God’s commandments and corporal works of mercy

New book on St. Alphonsus can help solve the crisis in the Church

Catholic tradition can flourish in Brazil with YOUR help! | Support ‘Friends of Campos’

Rome vocations director warns lack of priests is sign of a ‘sterile Church’