Hundreds of men to be ordained in U.S. in 2026
Ordinands on average are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics preparing for diocesan ministry, according to the 2026 survey by The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). A priestly ordination. | Credit: Alexey Gotovskyi/EWTN News By Tessa Gervasini·DC Bureau April 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET More than …





