The small Midwestern diocese of Wichita, Kansas, continues to lead the nation in many metrics related to priestly vocations, according to a new report from Vocation Ministry, a Texas nonprofit that supports vocations programs in parishes and schools.
The report, which serves as an update to a major 2023 study conducted by the same ministry, concludes that smaller, more connected dioceses seem to have an edge when it comes to fostering local vocations.
“The challenges of priestly ministry — whether serving small, tight-knit communities or large, diverse parishes — highlight the importance of intentional engagement, pastoral adaptability, and resource allocation,” the report reads.
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