In the News ... "Answering the call to God"

By Lyxan Toledanes, Reporter
Odessa American

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - The Roman Catholic Church remains the single largest Christian church worldwide.

But in spite of such dominance, the religion has endured a priest shortage unique to the United States.

While in past years the shortage has been more prevalent, the Rev. Rodney White, vocations director for the San Angelo Catholic Diocese, said the country and the diocese is slowly improving. White reported that the diocese currently has 15 seminarians currently studying to become priests, a record high for the diocese.

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