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Canadian archdiocesan and diocesan vocation directors assembled at the FCJ Retreat & Conference Centre in Calgary from Oct. 1-4 to contemplate how they can join forces to inspire more calls to the priesthood and consecrated life.

Fr. Kris Schmidt on his “moment of calling,” the roller coaster of priesthood and the importance of not discerning your vocation alone

In middle school and the beginning of high school, I felt alone and isolated in my vocational discernment. The idea of becoming a priest was appealing in many ways, but it was also scary.

The reason we still have a vocations crisis isn't poor catechesis or smaller families. It's something more insidious.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton took the first step towards building a new “culture of vocation” in Canada

"This is the ultimate meaning of our Christian pilgrimage: we set out on a journey to discover the love of God and at the same time to discover ourselves, thanks to an interior journey nourished by our relationships with others."

North Bay's Tim Silver will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on Friday, May 17 by Bishop Scott McCaig, C.C.

12 Key Findings about the Background, Discernment, and Seminary Formation of Canada’s Recent Ordination Classes

Another significant finding addresses the question of what is already working in drawing men to the priesthood. The study identified that 70 per cent of the all the respondents participated in altar serving.

The day included faith sharing, prayer, music, confession, Adoration and inspirational talks from our Keynote Speaker Ken Yasinski, who encouraged teenagers to live their God-given purpose in life.

A Discernment Retreat Weekend for men 17 years and older who are considering a call to the priesthood.

Cardinal Marc Ouellet an overview of the proceedings from last year's International Symposium "Towards a Fundamental Theology of Priesthood", which were presented on Monday.

At the heart of Benedict's life: Jesus, I love you

Benedict XVI dead at 95: The ‘humble worker’ and his legacy of hope to the Catholic Church

Spend a weekend in prayer, discussion and reflection with priests, faculty and seminarians at St. Peter’s Seminary in London, Ontario

Young people are important to the Church of today and tomorrow. Their faith, creativity, dynamism, and vitality are a surge of hope that can change the world. It is to young people that this Pastoral Letter from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is addressed.

A vocation is about making God’s dream come true, the great vision of fraternity that Jesus cherished when he prayed to the Father “that they may all be one” (Jn 17:21).

The Catholic Buzz Podcast is a weekly Catholic podcast recorded in our own Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie!

Fr. Chad Franklin was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by Bishop Thomas Dowd on August 26.

The Sacrament of Holy Orders of Priesthood will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Thomas Dowd at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption, North Bay, on Thursday, August 26.