“If women are doing practically everything that a deacon is doing ... [why] do we want to draw women into clericalism when we are having so many problems with it?”

Young priests are often described in the media as more “conservative” and “rigid” than their Boomer counterparts. We spoke with one to see if the stereotype holds up.

Those who knew Father Norman Fischer said the priest’s easy ability to model the love of Christ and build bridges—sometimes through a beaming selfie or a fist bump—was legendary.

Engagement with Catholic schools can help seminarians enter ministry with a clearer sense of the pastoral needs of their flock.

After seven friends joined the seminary, I couldn’t help but wonder if I should too.

The ultimate goal is to prepare the men to be able to build strong and healthy relationships with their parishioners.