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England sees surge in seminary entries

November 17, 2010

The number of young men entering English seminaries this year hit a 10-year high.

The enrollment of 56 new candidates for the priesthood came in September, just as Pope Benedict was visiting the United Kingdom. The Pope's appearances probably were not a major factor, however; the results of the papal trip would not be evident so quickly. Church officials attribute the increase to successful recruiting efforts.

 

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  • Posted by: voxfem - Nov. 17, 2010 8:35 PM ET USA

    Please. Not recruiting efforts. Men responding to God's call to serve him as priests.

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