This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and guest host Sebastian unpack the trend of “hot priests” on social media with Maggie Phillips, a contributing writer for Tablet Magazine. The post Podcast: We need to talk about ‘hot priests’ appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Bishop John Dolan held a Mass in celebration of the opening of the seminary year on Thursday (Aug. 28) evening at the Virginia G. Piper Chapel at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in downtown Phoenix. Nazareth Seminary, the Diocese of Phoenix's local seminary formation program, has a record 55 seminarians beginning study this month, and nearly 40 men were in attendance. Nazareth Seminary incorporates an innovative home-style model of formation where seminarians live in community with one another a...| The Catholic Sun
Fr. Michael Champagne grew up sweating it out alongside French-speaking tough Cajuns who memorialized their Acadian forebears through the grind of raw Catholic lives.| Crisis Magazine
Father Rolheiser’s approach helps us see celibacy not simply as an ascetic practice for the sake of denying ourselves but as intentional solidarity with the loneliest people in the world. The post Ronald Rolheiser on the spirituality of ‘sticking with it’ and priestly celibacy appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
By Juan de Flandes On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine …| Veil of Veronica
“Don’t be afraid of your heart—God’s working there.” Fr. Colin Fricke joins Men of the Hearts… The post Fr. Colin Fricke appeared first on Detroit Priestly Vocations.| Detroit Priestly Vocations
For Fr. Joseph Nguyen, his first year as a priest has been a journey filled with grace, growth and unexpected blessings. Ordained on June 1, 2024, he was soon assigned to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale, Ariz. — a vibrant community of more than 8,000 families. Though surprised at first, he quickly realized that God had prepared him for this mission.“A few days before I got the call, I prayed about where I would be sent,” Fr. Nguyen recalls. “St. Thomas Aquinas appeared in my pra...| The Catholic Sun
Fr. Mark Livingston joins Men of the Hearts podcast hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee to talk about his unique vocation story.| Detroit Priestly Vocations
Bishop Beckman ordains Renzo Alvarado, A.J. Houston to the priesthood By Dan McWilliams The presbyterate in East Tennessee grew by two on June 7 after Bishop Mark Beckman ordained Deacons A.J. Hous…| East Tennessee Catholic
“If I had a thousand lives to live, I’d want to live every one of them… The post Archbishop Weisenburger appeared first on Detroit Priestly Vocations.| Detroit Priestly Vocations
Fr. Jaime Hinojos reflects on his journey from childhood in Chihuahua, Mexico, to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Detroit, touching on cross-cultural ministry, the role of mentorship, and practical advice for those exploring the priesthood.| Detroit Priestly Vocations
“If it’s a true call from God to become a priest, you’re not gonna be able… The post Fr. David Kidd appeared first on Detroit Priestly Vocations.| Detroit Priestly Vocations
Fr. Pieter vanRooyen, pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Ypsilanti and an assistant professor of theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, joins Men of the Hearts hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee to talk about his journey to the priesthood.| Detroit Priestly Vocations