{"id":83641,"date":"2026-03-09T00:21:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T00:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nativitypilgrimage.com\/?page_id=83641"},"modified":"2026-07-06T19:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T19:55:13","slug":"priesthood-pilgrimage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nativitypilgrimage.com\/es\/priesthood-pilgrimage\/","title":{"rendered":"Priesthood Pilgrimage Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PRIESTHOOD PILGRIMAGE INITIATIVE<\/h1>\n

A Pilgrimage Program Designed to Strengthen Vocations in Your Diocese<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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What We Are Facing<\/h2>\n

The Numbers Don’t Lie<\/h3>\n
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<\/i> The number of Catholic priests in the United States has declined by approximately 40% over the last 60 years.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/i> U.S. priestly ordinations have plateaued, now averaging between 400 and 500 new priests per year.<\/strong> This simply isn’t enough.<\/h4>\n
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<\/i> While the number of priests has decreased, the overall U.S. Catholic population has grown significantly<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Ready to support vocations in your diocese?<\/strong> If you are a priest interested in leading a pilgrimage, schedule a call to learn more.<\/strong> If you are a bishop or vocation director, request a diocesan proposal<\/strong> or schedule a Zoom meeting<\/strong> to discuss how this initiative can support your vocation office.<\/p>\n

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