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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.

Luke Coppen
Jan 05, 2026
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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.

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