A survey conducted between February 12 and March 20 by an American non-profit research centre at Georgetown University has provided insights into the some 400 men who are expected to be ordained to the Catholic priesthood across the United States in 2026. The report offers a detailed snapshot of the next generation of clergy entering ministry.
The findings were released by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate in collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The annual study surveyed seminarians scheduled for ordination this year and is widely regarded as the most comprehensive statistical overview of priestly vocations in the country.
