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New study evaluates how church assesses ‘suitability’ of candidates for priesthood

New study evaluates how church assesses ‘suitability’ of candidates for priesthood

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Diocesan bishops and vocations directors are largely satisfied with their seminaries' formation programs -- but some gaps remain, according to a new report. The post New study evaluates how church assesses ‘suitability’ of candidates for priesthood first appeared on OSV News.

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