Michigan villages produce a mini-boom in priestly, religious vocations
June 17, 2014
The New York Times looks at two tiny neighboring towns in Michigan, with a combined population of just over 2,000, which together have produced 44 vocations to the Catholic priesthood, and 80 women religious. Those figures count the two priests-- twins-- who were recently ordained, but not their brother, who is still in the seminary.
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Posted by: feedback -
Jun. 18, 2014 11:10 AM ET USA
Do a "study", who are the priests in that town, and who is their bishop? What do they preach? What music do they play in the church? Is there an adoration chapel?
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Posted by: Minnesota Mary -
Jun. 18, 2014 12:23 AM ET USA
My German ancestors came from Westphalia, Germany and settled around Dunkerton, Iowa. A lot of vocations came out of that little area as well. Thanks for a very interesting story.
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Posted by: BobJ70777069 -
Jun. 17, 2014 6:12 PM ET USA
Quick! Find out who or what is causing it. If it's a who, put him in charge; if it's a what, make copies.
