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

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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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