Many new U.S. priests are in their 30s and foreign-born, study says WASHINGTON. The age and nationality of many of the new priests to be ordained in the United States this year continues a trend of recent years as more foreign-born men in their mid-30s are entering the priesthood. The average age for this year's ordinands is 36 for diocesan priests and 39 for priests joining religious orders. About 30 percent of new priests are between 25 and 29 years of age and about 39 percent are in their 30s, according to a national study. The annual survey of new priests is conducted by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University.      Read More Tight finances lead to reduced subsidies for Miami parishes, schools   University seeks support and prayers following devastating fire WASHINGTON. In a budgetary move meant to maintain ministries and meet the needs of a growing Catholic population, the Archdiocese of Miami will reduce funding for financially strapped parishes and schools. Archbishop John C. Favalora told department heads that growing needs brought on by an increase in the Catholic population and rising poverty in the three counties of the archdiocese are forcing officials to prioritize spending and reduce subsidies to cover parish debt.  Read More SAN ANTONIO. The skyline of San Antonio was changed the night of May 6 as a massive fire gutted the historic Main Building at Our Lady of the Lake University, destroying some of the structure's unique silver spires and severely damaging other majestic steeples that adorned the top of the more than century-old facility. Built in 1895, the imposing Gothic-style structure was designed by James Wahrenberger and was a crown jewel in the improverished west side neighborhood.  Read More FAITH ALIVE MOVIE REVIEWS BOOK REVIEWS 'Caring for aging parents'  Elders need unconditional love and respect for their wisdom, not indifference. The deepest desire of the elderly is to be surrounded by those they love. Caring for aging parents isn't for children; it's for adults. You find out what you are made of when you care for an aging parent. 'What Happens in Vegas'         NEW YORK. In case you were wondering about that title, "What Happens in Vegas", what transpires in a nutshell is this: The protagonists marry each other while thoroughly intoxicated, and later win a ton of dough. The couple are commodities trader Joy, who had just been dumped by her longtime boyfriend, and Jack, a womanizing slacker fired by his own father.  Excellent though biased account of Europe and Islam in the Dark Ages                  Christendom ceased to exist centuries ago, as Europe, once united under pope and emperor, proceeded in the Reformation, Enlightenment and thereafter to reject its religious heritage while trying to retain a sense of European identity and unity.

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