The Benedict XVI Institute for New Evangelization released new research on the state of vocations in Canada.
This report outlines twelve key findings about the background, discernment, and seminary formation of recently ordained priests in Canada. It aims to discover common elements in men hearing and answering the Lord’s call to a priestly vocation, including influences from everything to family, devotional practices, and spiritual reading.
To read the report online: https://online.fliphtml5.com/qjquv/jkls/
To download and print report:To view Meet Our New Priests Press Release:
Wiggins, Jonathon L., and Thomas P. Gaunt, Thomas, et al. “Enter by the Narrow Gate: Satisfaction and Challenges Among Recently Ordained Priests.” National Association of Catholic Theological Schools and Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, Washington, D.C.: 2020. https://files.ecatholic.com/2622/document
Kramarek, Michal J., Thomas P. Gaunt, and Maria Andronicou. “The Class of 2023: Survey of Ordinands to the Priesthood.” Washington, DC: Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, April 2023. https://www.usccb.org/resources/ordination%20class%202023%20final%20
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Kramarek, Michal J., and Mary L. Gautier. “Recent Vocations to Religious Life in Canada: A Report for the National Association of Vocation and Formation Directors.” Washington, DC: Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, April, 2018. https://navfd.info/wp-content/themes/twentyseventeen-child/Files/2018_October_NAVFD_Report_FINAL.pdf