For members of religious orders, obedience is "an act of love" and a powerful witness to the world of how gestures of selflessness are needed to build true community, Pope Leo said.| Catholic Review
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has been blessed with a significant increase in the number of men and women stepping forward to answer the call to religious life. Joining Catholic Review Radio talk about is Father Stephen Roth, Director of Vocations and Associate Vicar for Clergy for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.| Catholic Review
Diocesan bishops and vocations directors are largely satisfied with their seminaries' formation programs -- but some gaps remain between clergy and mental health professionals as to the role of ongoing psychological services in assessing candidates' readiness for ordination, according to a new report.| Catholic Review
Consecrated men and women, who abandon themselves "like children into the arms of the Father," spread "the 'fresh air' of authentic love throughout the world," he said in his homily during Mass in St. Peter's Square Oct. 9, marking the Jubilee of Consecrated Life.| Catholic Review
Consecrated men and women can wake up the world, being small beacons of light pointing the way to God's plan of peace and salvation for humanity, Pope Leo XIV said.| Catholic Review