Vocations to the priesthood have reached their highest level in ten years, with 56 men entering English seminaries in September.
Vocations spokesman Fr Stephen Langridge said there had been a gradual but clear increase and that ‘the number may rise further as people respond to the visit of Pope Benedict’. Vocations directors met last week to identify what was responsible for the trend and what could help in the future. One reason for the rise may be the vocational discernment groups for young people that are run by many dioceses and religious orders. Another is thought to be the Invocation festival held in July, which saw about 300 attendees, and will be held again next year. Other tactics have included advertising on beer mats and the Underground.
Source: totalcatholic.com
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