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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 22 MIN

What do our seminarians need?

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter

A new study from the University of Notre Dame calls for better preparation for celibacy, greater use of psychological resources and a focus on vocational quality over quantity. Dr John Cavadini has the details.Further ReadingUS Seminaries Need to Improve Screening and Support for Priesthood Candidates, Study FindsRead the full study Guest InfoJohn C. Cavadini is a Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, having served as Chair from 1997-2010. From 2000 to 2026 he served as the Director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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