I have in the past mentioned the Opus Bono Sacerdotii which is dedicated to helping priests who are in trouble. This is an organization which deserves support.

That said, I saw a fine statistic on their Facebook page.

595 men are expected to be ordained to the priesthood in the United States in 2015, an increase of 24.7% over last year’s figure of 477, according to data released by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

I’ll tell you what this is… this is the Benedict Effect.

However, do pray for vocations to the priesthood. I heard from a little bird that applications are down this year in many places.