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Priesthood
Pope Francis Compares the Life of a Priest to the Mysteries of the Rosary
Pope Francis told seminarians on Saturday that praying the rosary can “unveil the mysteries of the priesthood” in its moments of joy, sorrow, and the glory to come.
The Vice of Pornography "weakens the soul", Pope Francis Cautions Seminarians
Pope Francis warned seminarians this week about how the vice of digital pornography “weakens the priestly heart.”
What is a Catholic priest? A New Documentary Asks the Question
A new documentary about the Catholic priesthood asks priests what kind of life they are supposed to live as they reflect on their vocations and the role of the priest in Catholic theology and spiritual life.
Consider “call to Priesthood, the vineyard is huge”: Catholic Bishops in Malawi to Youth
Catholic Bishops in Malawi are inviting the youth in the Southern African nation to consider devoting their life to God’s service as Priests.
Pope Francis Gives Personal Reflection on His More Than 52 Years of Priesthood
He suggested the speech might be the ‘swan song’ of his priestly life.
Vatican Symposium to Explore Relationship Between Priests and Laity
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, has organized the meeting.
Human Formation “very foundational” in Training of Future Priests: Rector in South Africa
Human formation is quite critical in the training of candidates for the Priesthood in the Catholic Church, a Rector in South Africa has told ACI Africa in an interview.
In New Book, Vatican-based Guinean Cardinal Calls Catholic Priests to Spiritual Renewal
‘If priests, if society look to God, then I think things will change,’ he said.
Be Leaders, Guides of God’s People: Catholic Bishop in Ghana to New Priests at Ordination
During the ordination of six Deacons to the Priesthood in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Ho, the ordaining Bishop invited those to become Priests to strive for leadership that seeks to guides the people of God entrusted to their care.
Tanzanian Cardinal Gets Presidential Award on His 50th Anniversary of Priestly Service
On the occasion of his Golden Jubilee of Priestly service on Sunday, June 20, Polycarp Cardinal Pengo of Tanzania was recognized by the President of the East African nation for fostering peace and unity and “relationships among different faiths.”
Pope Francis to Priests: Weakness is a Chance for Encounter with God
Pope Francis told a group of young French priests on Monday that weakness is a chance for encounter with God, and not something they should try to overcome by their own strength.
Newly Ordained Priests in Kenya Cautioned against Prioritizing Money in Ministry
The Bishop of Kenya’s Diocese of Eldoret has, on the occasion of the ordination of nine deacons to the Priesthood, cautioned them against the tendency to prioritize money in their Priestly ministry, encouraging them, instead, to embrace unconditional service.
The Harrowing Story of Los Angeles Catholic Priest Who Survived a Shooting in Nigeria
Father Aloysius Ezoenyeka didn’t know how long he had been unconscious. A gentle slapping on his face stirred him, and his eyelids flicked open to an African hospital room filled with people clapping and cheering.
Ex-Film Director, Soccer Player to be Ordained Catholic Priest by Pope Francis on Sunday
Pope Francis will ordain nine men to the priesthood on Sunday, including a former film director and a 28-year-old soccer player who turned down a chance to play for the team A.S. Roma.
Vatican Summit on 'theology of the priesthood' to Look at Questions Raised in Recent Synod
Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced Monday that the Vatican will host a theological symposium on the priesthood that will touch on questions raised in recent synods, including priestly celibacy, dwindling vocations, and the role of women in the Church.
A Longing Fulfilled for Twin Brothers, Peter and Andrew, Ordained Priests in Uganda
Last weekend’s ordination of new Priests in Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Kasese was special for various reasons.
Inside Tanzania’s Growing Vocations to the Priesthood
The Number of young men choosing Priesthood in Tanzania is reportedly on the rise, Church leaders in the East African countries have observed while opening a Seminary that will be a home to hundreds of seminarians drawn from across the country.
Priesthood Defined by Offering “sacrifice of praise”: Nuncio in Kenya at Ordination
The identity of a Priest is manifested in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist during which he offers the “sacrifice of praise” for the salvation of souls, the representative of the Holy Father in Kenya said Friday, December 11.
As Priest, “be outward looking, be for others”: South African Bishop at Ordination
On the occasion of a Priestly ordination in South Africa over the weekend, the Bishop who preached encouraged the new Priest to cultivate “a big heart” that is concerned with the needs of others in line with Pope Francis’ latest Encyclical, Fratelli Tutti.
Strive to Live in Harmony with Each Other, Kenyan Prelate at Ordination
A Kenyan Archbishop has urged candidates he was about to ordain to always strive to live in peace and harmony with each other, noting that it is human for members of the Clergy living in a rectory to sometimes disagree.
