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By the numbers: Priestly ordinations falling in England and Wales

The number of ordinations to the diocesan priesthood in England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row. 'The Pillar' breaks down the numbers.

Luke Coppen
Dec 01, 2022
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By the numbers: Priestly ordinations falling in England and Wales
A priestly ordination at Westminster Cathedral in London, England, on June 27, 2015. © Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk

The number of ordinations to the diocesan priesthood in England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row, according to new figures released this week.

The statistics, published by the National Office for Vocation, showed a total of 21 o…

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