Last month, the USCCB released the results of a survey given to every man who was ordained a priest this past year.  Of the 440 men ready for ordination, 339 men responded to the survey.  The results were amazing.

Almost half the men ordained said that they were part of a youth group at their parish.  So do not ever underestimate your role in calling this generation into heroic service of the Church through the priesthood.

Amazingly, 8% said they had attended a Franciscan University of Steubenville Youth Conference.  At each conference, young men are asked to come forward if they are open to hearing a call to the priesthood.  Each summer, thousands of young men say yes, they are open.

We have personally received stories from dozens of current priests who say they first heard their call at a Steuebenville conference.  God is so good!

Please, let us continue to pray for vocations.  Let us together work to build the Kingdom of God.  Thank you for all you do!  God bless.