Quote by Peter Jurasik

At the end of four years' time, at graduation, we were down to 12. At our reunion that we had several years ago, only 1 out of the 52 actually made it to ordination and priesthood. So there you go, there's your numbers.

At the end of four years' time, at graduation, we were down

Summary

This quote reveals the attrition rate from a group of 52 individuals who initially had ambitions to become priests. After four years, only 12 remained, and eventually, at a reunion, it was discovered that only one person actually achieved their goal. The stark numbers highlight the high drop-out rate and the significant challenges faced in pursuing ordination and priesthood.

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By Peter Jurasik

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