With 66 seminarians in formation, Archdiocese of Baltimore sees vocations surge

October 2, 2026 | Catholic Review

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The Archdiocese of Baltimore is preparing for a milestone not seen in more than half a century: the ordination of 12 new priests in a single year.

One seminarian is expected to be ordained in January and 11 more in June, as the archdiocese’s number of men in priestly formation continues to climb.