The number of Priests and Religious has increased..
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Let us continue to pray for religious vocations:
Number of religious priests rises, but number of female religious falls
February 1, 2012. (Romereports.com) According to the Catholic Church, for the first time in recent history, the number of religious priests has increased. They make up one third of the total number of priests. They dedicate their work to the needs of a religious order or a congregation. In 2010 there were 135,227, which shows an increase of more than 176 priests when compared to 2009.
The number of religious men who are not priests, has also increased. In 2010 there were 54,665, which accounts for 436 more than in 2009.
Among female religious, the situation is different. The number continues to fall, but the decline isn't as dramatic as in past years. The latests statistics state that there are almost 722,000 consecrated women. In 2009, there were
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what is the monthly salary for priests ! what is criteria...
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Originally posted by Whimsy:
what is the monthly salary for priests ! what is criteria...
No salary for them. Only allowance. In Singapore, it's three digits, dunno how much. But the last time I checked, ie 20 years ago, it was hundred plus. Most of their essential needs like lodging, food, transport etc are provided for by the Church.
Criteria of course has to be a Catholic and to go thru 7 years (??) of training in the seminary.