August 18, 2015 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.





Wednesday, August 19, 2015

11:00 a.m.

Saint Cyprian Church

525 Cobbs Creek Parkway

Philadelphia, PA

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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.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

Contact

Stephanie Brophy

Associate Director of Communications

215-587-3747