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CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS OF ORDINATION

CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS OF ORDINATION

by: Ron Rolheiser, OMI in Priests,

Fifty years ago, on an overcast, cold, fall day in the gymnasium of the local public high school, I was ordained to the priesthood. Beyond the grey sky, another thing marked the event. This was a tender season for my family and me. Both our parents had died (and died young) within a year and a half just prior to this and we were still somewhat fragile of heart. In that setting, I was ordained a priest.

"A great danger is the activism of priests"

"A great danger is the activism of priests"

by: Clémence Houdaille - La Croix International in Priests,

The Community of Saint Martin has come a long way in the nearly 45 years since its French founder started it in Italy with the help of one of the Church's most influential cardinals. Father Jean François Guérin set up the community in 1976 in Genoa under patronage of its long-serving archbishop, Cardinal Giuseppe Siri.

Priests would rather die than break the Seal of Confession

Priests would rather die than break the Seal of Confession

by: Gabriella Swerling - The Telegraph in Priests,

Priests would rather die than break the Seal of Confession, the most senior Catholic in England and Wales has told an inquiry into child sexual abuse. The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, made the comments today while giving evidence at the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).

The pro-democracy activist who became a priest

The pro-democracy activist who became a priest

by: Ryan Dagur, Jakarta - UCAN in Priests,

Stefanus Hendrianto, 45, was among the ranks of students involved in the pro-democracymovement in Indonesia in 1998 that finally brought down the authoritarian Suharto regime after 31 years of iron-fisted rule. He was a law student at Gajah Mada University in Yogyakarta, and went to Jakarta to join other students in the anti-Suharto protests. 

‘Our hope lies in Jesus Christ’

‘Our hope lies in Jesus Christ’

by: Blanche Girouard - The Tablet in Priests,

In the fifth in our series lifting the lid on the experience of being a priest today, a young Pole who is priest-in-charge of a parish in the Scottish Highlands reflects on the joy of serving in a Church that is being stripped of its wealth and prestige.

Paul VI and Romero examples for today

Paul VI and Romero examples for today

by: Nicolas Senèze, Rome - La Croix International in Priests,

It is not surprising that these two 20th century figures will be put forward as models to the youth of the 21st  century by being canonized, the first at the end of the Youth Synod in October, and the either at the same synod, or, more probably, during the World Youth Days in Panama, in January 2019.

The Passing of a Good Shepherd

The Passing of a Good Shepherd

by: Ron Rolheiser, OMI in Priests,

Last month a wonderful leader within the faith community in Canada died and it could profit us all to more fully receive his spirit. His life, his energy, and his leadership helped steady us in our faith and helped us to use our own gifts more fully to serve God. Who was this man?  Joseph Neil MacNeil, Emeritus Archbishop of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Apology to Cardiff priests over stag party mix-up at pub

Apology to Cardiff priests over stag party mix-up at pub

by: BBC - News in Priests,

The seven Roman Catholic priests had gone to The City Arms to toast Father Peter McClaren being ordained when they were initially asked to move on. Pub bosses have apologised after asking a group of priests to leave their Cardiff venue, mistaking them for a stag party in fancy dress.

Former Manchester United footballer ordained as priest

Former Manchester United footballer ordained as priest

by: BBC - News in Priests,

The former Northern Ireland footballer Philip Mulryne has been ordained a Roman Catholic priest in the Dominican Order. Fr Mulryne, who is reported to have once earned £600,000 a year, has also taken a vow of poverty. He was ordained in Dublin on Saturday 8 July by Archbishop Joseph Augustine Di Noia. 

The 'fatherhood of a priest'

The 'fatherhood of a priest'

by: Father Amado Picardal C.Ss.R, Manila - UCANews in Priests,

The 'fatherhood of a priest' Instead of forming a family, a priest forms and leads a Christian community The 'fatherhood of a priest'. There was a flood of "Happy Father's Day" greetings on social media this week. One message I received reads: "Though biologically you are not, but in all aspects truly you are. This day belongs to you too."

Particular charisms, such as priesthood, come more like the dawn than a lightning bolt

Particular charisms, such as priesthood, come more like the dawn than a lightning bolt

by: Sara Maitland-The Tablet in Priests,

This month we are “losing” our parish priest – he is being deployed elsewhere in the diocese, and cannot be replaced because there is no one to replace him. What were within living memory seven independent parishes will be served by a single priest. It is challenging, exciting and sad (particularly for the congregations that will lose their Sunday Mass). I will, no doubt, be telling you all how we get on! But so far what it has done is made me think about “vocations”.

Fears that Scotland will run out of priests

Fears that Scotland will run out of priests

by: Brian Morton-The Tablet in Priests,

THE VOCATIONS crisis in Scotland has intensified with the expectation that there will be only one man ordained to the priesthood this year, writes Brian Morton.There were just three ordinations to the priesthood in Scotland in 2014, igniting fears that the Church may run out of priests in the foreseeable future. 

Hundreds of US priests ask Synod to stand firm on Church teaching

Hundreds of US priests ask Synod to stand firm on Church teaching

by: Mary Rezac - Catholic News Agency in Priests,

Nearly 1,000 United States priests made their own a petition to the fathers of the upcoming Synod, originally made public and signed by nearly 500 English priests. The statement’s wording is exactly that of the English version, and urges the fathers of the upcoming Ordinary Synod on the Family to issue a “clear and firm” proclamation of Church teaching on marriage and sexuality.

Central African Republic priest puts religious differences aside to save lives

Central African Republic priest puts religious differences aside to save lives

by: Geoffrey York - The Globe and Mail in Priests,

In the chaos of the Central African Republic, peace remains an illusion. But amidst the sectarian killings, the mob lynchings and mutilations, there are still some heroes. One of them is Catholic priest Xavier-Arnauld Fagba, who opened his church doors to protect nearly 700 Muslims from near-certain death.

He can celebrate mass again

He can celebrate mass again

by: Antonia Blumberg - Huffington Post in Priests,

Pope Francis has reinstated Father Miguel D'Escoto 29 years after he was suspended from priestly duties for his involvement in Nicaragua's revolutionary government in the 1970s, Catholic News Service reports..