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Is God Calling You to the Priesthood? 3 Signs to Look For, According to a Catholic Priest
By Jacqueline Burkepile | ChurchPop
Do you feel called to the priesthood?
For those who might feel God is leading them in that direction, one Catholic priest explained three signs to look for in a viral reel published by Sydney Vocations on Instagram.
In the video, Father Daniele Russo, the Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Sydney, quickly breaks down signs of a potential call to the priesthood and how to recognize them. The caption also encourages the viewer to bring these signs to prayer.
Fr Darrell Kelly, SVD, Mississippi-born priest who served in the South, dead at 64
Ordained in his 40s, Kelly served African-American parishes in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, before health issues forced his retirement.
Fr Darrell “Chuck” Kelly, a member of the Divine Word Missionaries who served as a parish priest in the Deep South, had died after a lengthy illness. He was 64 years old.
Nigeria: Kidnapped priest released after 3 months in captivity
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria announces the release of Fr Nathaniel Asuwaye, who was abducted on 7 February 2026 from his parish residence in Kaduna State.
From Vatican News
In a statement issued on 12 May, the Catholic Diocese expressed “deep gratitude to God” for the safe return of Fr Nathaniel Asuwaye after three months in captivity.
Harvard releases information on 1,613 enslaved individuals
Public database advances research on University’s ties to slavery, bolsters effort to help descendants recover family histories