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Madrid, Spain, Jul 9, 2012 \/ 12:09 pm (CNA<\/a>).- Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba in Spain called on Catholics to pray for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life, noting their crucial role in the life of the Church.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cThe vitality of a Christian community can be measured by the vocations it receives and inspires for the edification of the House of God,\u201d he said in his weekly newsletter, dated July 5.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cEach vocation is a miracle of God, an exceptional gift.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tBishop Fernandez urged members of the faith to create a climate that is favorable and welcoming to \u201call vocations of special consecration to God.\u201d In this way, \u201cWe all come out winners,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\tThe local ordination of six new priests this year is \u201cthe culmination of a year of blessings from God for our Diocese of Cordoba,\u201d he continued. \u201cIn addition we have fifteen new candidates entering the seminary to prepare for the priesthood.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tBishop Fernandez also expressed joy at the upcoming proclamation on of St. John of Avila as a Doctor of the Church on Oct.7 in Rome.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cIt will be a culminating moment in the history of our Diocese of Cordoba\u201d and of the Church in Spain, \u201cwhich feels the urgency of making this giant of holiness and teacher of saints known more and more.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tHe concluded by inviting Spaniards to give thanks to God for their parishes and the different ecclesial realities, as well for Christian families and lay people who bear witness to Christ.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cWe thank God for Catholic schools, those run by our parishes or by so many other religious congregations who serve the Gospel in this noble cause,\u201d the bishop said.<\/p>\n

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