Austrian Church offers new pathway for late vocations

Men aged 45-60 will be able to train for the priesthood while continuing to work in a secular profession.

The Catholic Church in Austria unveiled a new program Monday that will enable men aged 45 to 60 to train for the priesthood while continuing to work in a secular profession.

A priestly ordination in Schwyz, Switzerland. Credit: Matthias Ulrich/wikimedia CC BY-SA 2.0 DE.

The Conference of Rectors of Austrian Seminaries announced the new program for diocese…