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Praying for priests: the shortage of clergy in Australia

Praying for priests: the shortage of clergy in Australia

Update: 2022-05-19

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Australia — much like the rest of the world — is experiencing a critical shortage of priests. Churches of various faiths are struggling to fill vacancies. So why aren’t more people answering the call? Join James Carleton and the God Forbid panel this week as they consider the growing problem of a shrinking clergy.

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Praying for priests: the shortage of clergy in Australia

Praying for priests: the shortage of clergy in Australia