by Kevin Banet | Feb 5, 2011 | Attracting vocations
Nigeria is one of the Catholic “hot spots” in the world today — the Church is flourishing with a faithful that is strong in their Catholic life, and with many vocations. In a book given to me as a Christmas present, Cardinal Francis Arinze sheds some light on gaining...
by Kevin Banet | Dec 23, 2010 | Mainstream media
Is the media finally waking up? This past year, one of the most popular TV talk shows, Oprah, featured the Dominican Sisters of Ann Arbor. The sisters were featured this past spring, as well as several weeks ago. And today, NPR Radio devoted a lengthy segment to...
by Kevin Banet | Sep 21, 2010 | Attracting vocations, New media
Your Website is Vital for Vocations How do qualified candidates learn about a religious community? A community’s website is very important — second in importance behind personal contact, according to a recent study by a vocation organization. The study,...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 1, 2010 | Getting publicity
The Pope has come to America – that is big news! How can you use this event to reach out to friends and potential vocations? Take a look at the website of the Poor Clares of Portsmouth, Ohio. Emblazoned across the top is a very attractive, custom-made banner...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 21, 2008 | Pope and Vatican
It is God who calls, isn’t it? In his World Day of Prayer for Vocations this year, Pope Benedict XVI said, “the Holy Spirit attracts some people to live the Gospel in a radical way and translate it into a style of more generous following.” Yes, it is...