Vocations

Out of sight, out of mind

Once ubiquitous, the parish priest is disappearing into thin air, with troubling effects on young Catholic imaginations. A few years ago while teaching, I...

Bring back men in black

Religious clothing allows Catholics to make a fashion statement about their faith, says a young priest who sports the look that a previous generation put away...

Priestly people skills

Many consider fervent “JPII priests” a clear byproduct of today’s seminaries—which leads them to wonder what kind of social training seminarians receive. For...

Homegrown clergy

Mmusong is a small but vibrant Catholic community of about 700 high in the mountains of South Africa. On Sundays the simple church building is full, but most...