I remember the moment I realized my mother was a person. It’s a strange thing to say; but prior to my twenties, my mom more closely resembled a resource. I could turn to her with my needs, confident she would have the solution. As a mother, she gave; and as …

by Kevin J. Jones Denver Newsroom, Jun 24, 2022 / 17:00 pm A new documentary about the Catholic priesthood asks priests what kind of life they are supposed to live as they reflect on their vocations and the role of the priest in Catholic theology and spiritual life. “I am …

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will ordain 7 Priest on Saturday, May 15th at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains in Cincinnati. Join us as we celebrate Edward Hoffmann, Aaron Hess, Michael Kapolka, Anthomy Marcelli, Scott Morgan, Elijah Puthoff, and Louis Jacquemin ordination into the priesthood.

by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 5, 2020 / 12:00 pm MT (CNA).- On average, diocesan priests take about six years to complete seminary formation. For Dominican priests, it is seven. Jesuits study for over a decade. David Pinto, however, has them all beat. Pinto was ordained a deacon …

by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, Jun 12, 2020 / 12:02 am MT (CNA).- Peyton and Connor Plessala are brothers from Mobile, Alabama. They’re 18 months— one school grade— apart. Despite the occasional competitiveness and squabbles that many brothers experience growing up, they’ve always been best buds. “We’re closer than best …

By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph  In the time of the New Evangelization, many are turning to so-called new media to help promote the Gospel. The Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and a group of seminarians from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West at the Athenaeum of …

By Steve Trosley The Catholic Telegraph  An online video designed to give the faithful an inside view of what goes on in a seminary has garnered national attention and a coveted video industry award for its producer. “Father Kyle Schnippel (archdiocesan director of vocations) approached me about updating the videos …