Tim is joined by Fr. Stephen Pullis to discuss how seminaries discern and form future priests, including a new report on assessing candidates for Holy Orders. They also unpack the sixth edition of the Program of Priestly Formation and what its updated stages and standards mean for preparing holy, healthy priests.

Resources:

https://mcgrath.nd.edu/news/mcgrath-institute-for-church-life-publishes-new-report-to-strengthen-seminary-formation-and-assessment-of-candidates-for-holy-orders/ 

https://www.usccb.org/committees/clergy-consecrated-life-vocations/priestly-formation