The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new Catholic priests. The large class offers hope for the U.S. Catholic Church, which has suffered from division, abuse and a shortage of incoming clergy.

Defying decline, a U.S. diocese ordains its largest class of priests in decades

The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new Catholic priests. The large class offers hope for the U.S. Catholic Church, which has suffered from division, abuse and a shortage of incoming clergy.