Vocations to the priesthood are plentiful. The Catholic Church identifies five ecclesial vocations, three of which are ordained. The number of priestly vocations in the Diocese dramatically increased under his tenure. The number of priestly vocations declined under Mahony's leadership. In St. Louis, Burke emphasized the promotion of vocations to the priesthood. Roman Catholicism recognizes marriage, religious, and ordained life as the three vocations. In religious vocations, Catholic women and men are ascribed different roles. Some people are called to "rostered ministry", or vocations of church leadership and service. Five other institutes specialise in specific vocations or provide continuing education. Malayali Muslim women are now not reluctant to join professional vocations and assuming leadership roles. Mappila women are now not reluctant to join professional vocations and assuming leadership roles. The school was closed in 1978 due to declining vocations. The family prospered in its traditional vocations of money-lending and trade. As western economies have transformed from industrial-based to service-based, trades and vocations have smaller roles. An excise is not limited to vocations or activities that may be prohibited altogether.