Recruits from Africa ease US Catholic clergy shortage

Jan8 by Joseph Saraceno

The Rev. Athanasius Abanulo introduces newborn Nathalia Perez to the congregation at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Dec. 12, 2021, in Wedowee, Alabama. Originally from Nigeria, Abanulo is one of numerous international clergy helping ease a U.S. priest shortage by serving in Catholic dioceses across the country. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)

As fewer American-born men and women enter seminaries and convents, U.S. dioceses and Catholic institutions have turned to international recruitment to fill their vacancies. MORE

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