Beginning, looking back, and celebrating
If this special Spring Vocation Section is any indication, the genuine affection of the Roman Catholic faithful for their priests continues to be very...
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Vocation: Grace and Mission -- Sixtieth World Day of Prayer for Vocations
[Message for the 60th day of prayer for vocations] Dear brothers and sisters, dear young people! This is now the 60th time that we are celebrating...
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Father Paul Born
BRIGHTON -- Many future priests begin their journeys to the priesthood through serving at the altar. This was even more true for Father Paul Born, who...
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Father Jose Ignacio Montero Burgos
CHESTNUT HILL -- When Father Jose Ignacio Montero Burgos became a transitional deacon, his ordination cards had the verse from Isaiah 55:8, "'My thoughts...
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Father Rodrigo Martinez
BRIGHTON -- Father Rodrigo Martinez always wanted to have a career that would help people. Now, he sees that all along, God has been calling him to be...
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Father Peter Schirripa
BRIGHTON -- Looking back, Father Peter Schirripa can see how his family planted the seeds of his vocation to the priesthood. He grew up in Lexington with...
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Father Alphonsus Hien Quang Vu
BRIGHTON -- Father Alphonsus Hien Quang Vu believes his vocation was sown in him before he was born. He was his parents' first child, and when his...
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A vocation to the peripheries
It began as a typical movie night. "God Bless the Child" was ABC's Sunday Night Movie on March 21, 1988, and on a whim, Jim Orcutt and his wife Terry...
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The Missionaries of La Salette make a radical leap in vocation promotion
The Missionaries of La Salette have promoted vocations, like all religious communities, throughout our history. Recently, we reached into uncharted waters,...
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Jesuit ordinations 2023
Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans will ordain four Jesuit deacons to the priesthood at the sacred liturgy of ordination at Holy Name of Jesus...
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Pray to the Lord of the harvest: First World Day of Prayer for Vocations
"Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers" for his Church (cf. Matthew 9, 38). Casting an anxious gaze on the boundless expanse of verdant spiritual...
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Am I called? Steps to figure it out
So, what is a vocation? The root word for vocation is "vocare," which is Latin for "to call." God has created each one of us for a particular calling...
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United States bishops and CARA report on 2023 ordination class
On April 30, the Catholic Church marked the 60th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, the World Day of...
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A spirit of environmental stewardship on Arbor Day
As climate change looms with increasing urgency, environmental stewardship and sustainable living are top of mind with many Youville residents. In celebration...
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Home is where healthy choices are easy
We've all heard the saying, "You are what you eat." For seniors especially, proper nutrition is key for maintaining a healthy body and high quality...
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Respect, honor, and appreciation takes many forms: When the time comes to consider an extra measure of support
Spring is in full swing, and there are many important occasions to observe over the next few weeks. Mother's Day will be celebrated on May 14, Older...
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Six apps every senior should consider having on their devices
Apps can make our lives easier and even help keep us safe. Here are six apps every senior should consider having on their devices. The pace at which technology...
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Carmel Terrace Assisted Living resident brightens our days
Rosemary Dzindolet, 93, is a resident at Carmel Terrace Assisted Living in Framingham, MA. Rosemary was one of 10 children, raised her own family in Holliston,...
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