Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Release Upbeat Vocation Numbers and Announce New Vocation Program
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will release the latest new priestly vocation numbers and announce a new vocation grassroots and parish-based recruitment program building on the momentum of Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia and Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary this September. The new vocation increases and the new grassroots vocation recruitment program build on the transformation now taking place at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. Some have wondered whether the increasing number of vocations is the result of Pope Francis’ popularity or young people’s renewed interest in service, or both. These and other topics will be addressed at the news conference.
11:00 a.m.
Saint Cyprian Church
525 Cobbs Creek Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
Speakers at the news conference will include Bishop Timothy C. Senior, rector of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Father Stephen DeLacy, Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Monsignor Federico Britto, pastor of Saint Cyprian parish.
Founded in 1832, The Seminary has served as a leading institution in the formation of Catholic men for the Priesthood in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and dioceses throughout the country for over 180 years.
Editor’s Note: For more information on Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary please visit http://www.scs.edu/. For more information about the Office for Vocations, please visit http://heedthecall.org.
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