Young priest, sacramentally, is a whole new person and he’ll carry the story for the rest of his brand-new — priesthood.
For priest, finding out his baptism — and ordination — were invalid a blessing in disguise
Catholics urged to remember priests as ‘spiritual fathers’ on Father’s Day
Stories of Catholic priests’ “creativity, sacrifice and compassionate service” during this time of the coronavirus have inspired an effort led by the Institute for Priestly Formation in Omaha to recognize and celebrate “these spiritual fathers” on Father’s Day, which is June 21.
Study on new ordinands spots trends worth watching
The annual survey of seminarians scheduled for priestly ordination this year reveals continuing trends and suggests potential trends in the making.
Pope shares his ‘dreams’ for Amazon region, its Catholic community
In his apostolic exhortation “Querida Amazonia” (Beloved Amazonia), Pope Francis made no mention of the idea of ordaining married men to the priesthood so that far-flung Catholic communities would have regular access to the Eucharist.
Looking East: Book on celibacy barely acknowledges Eastern tradition
In his 38-page essay in the book, retired Pope Benedict did not mention specifically the practice of ordaining married men to the priesthood in the Christian East.
Retired pope wants his name removed as co-author of book on celibacy
At the request of retired Pope Benedict XVI, his name will be removed as co-author of a book defending priestly celibacy, said Cardinal Robert Sarah, the Vatican official who coordinated work on the book.
Father Ken Thielman receives CentraCare award for 21 years of service
Father Ken Thielman, 90, was honored Oct. 3 with CentraCare’s LaGratitude 2019 Service to the Foundation Award at the River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud.
In letter, pope encourages priests dejected by abuse crisis
Pope Francis acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are discouraged by the actions of fellow clergy members who betrayed the trust of their flock through sexual abuse and abuse of conscience and power.