Despite the scandals, despite the controversies, and despite an often painful history, the Catholic Church continues to draw millions of believers each week to its altars, in search of something better. The Archdiocese of Washington’s Monsignor Rob Panke enjoys the enormous task of recruiting priests to preach from the church’s pulpits, and to perform the sacraments that have guided the church for 2,000 years, and will continue to carry the faithful for years to come. Panke, 45, shared with The Washington Examiner by e-mail his thoughts on his vocation, and its eternal inspiration.

Do you consider yourself to be of a specific faith?