US Seminaries Need to Improve Screening and Support for Priesthood Candidates, Study Finds

July 17, 2026 World News

The goal, the study’s authors say, is to more effectively identify candidates who shouldn’t become priests and to help candidates who should become priests prepare better for celibacy and parish life.

A new study from the University of Notre Dame calls for better preparation for celibacy, greater use of psychological resources and a focus on vocational quality over quantity.

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