Why are so many newly ordained Catholic priests more theologically conservative? In this video, we explore the trend of young men embracing traditional beliefs and practices within the Catholic Church. A recent survey of 3,500 recently ordained Catholic priests reveals that over 80% describe themselves as conservative or orthodox, with none identifying as very progressive.

Watch full video here: https://youtu.be/dabIaWxqYWs

To delve deeper into this, we spoke with Father Cristino Bouvette, Vocations Director of the Calgary Diocese, about why younger priests are drawn to tradition in an era of constant change. Father Bouvette explains how today’s young priests are seeking stability in the Church’s 2,000-year-old traditions and teachings, offering an anchor in a world of uncertainty.

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