http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/ordination/ en-us Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:41:43 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2039241/posts The Bishop of Manchester, the Right Reverend Nigel McCulloch, has ordained his wife at Manchester Cathedral. Celia McCulloch is to serve as a full-time stipendiary curate in the parish of Cheetham, north Manchester. She was one of 44 people who were ordained this weekend in three services held in the Diocese of Manchester. "The day of ordination represents the end of one part of a journey and the start of another," Bishop McCulloch said. "It is an honour for a bishop, and in my case a special honour for a husband, to be part of that journey. "I hope the... BBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2039241/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:41:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2025452/posts Vatican City, Jun 3, 2008 / 01:33 pm (CNA).- The secretary for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, said this week only men can be ordained to the priesthood because “the Catholic Church is not authorized to change the will of her founder, Jesus Christ.""Therefore," the archbishop continued, "in the participation in the life and mission of the Church, women cannot receive the sacrament of Holy Orders and therefore, they cannot carry out the functions proper to the ministerial priesthood.”In an interview with the Vatican daily, L’Osservatore Romano, regarding the recent decree by the CDF... CNA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2025452/posts#comment Tue, 3 Jun 2008 20:33:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2024501/posts Saturday, May 31, 2008 "He Called Them Forward" After Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles ordained the nation's largest priesthood class for the year -- 12 candidates for the nation's largest diocese -- earlier today in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, a friend in attendance sent the following brief: [Mahony] reminisced about the one thing the seminary never prepared him for all those years ago: that God is the God of surprises. He then reviewed his priestly life and spoke of each surprise and how God gave him just what he needed not only to endure but... Whispers in the Loggia http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2024501/posts#comment Sun, 1 Jun 2008 20:34:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2023611/posts As I pointed out some time ago (scroll to 6 July 2005), the 1983 Code does not levy excommunication on those who simulate the conferral and reception of holy orders on women. Canon 1378 excommunicates non-priests who simulate Eucharist and confession, and Canon 1379 imposes "a just penalty" on those who simulate the other sacraments (such as holy Orders), but neither canon directly excommunicates those who simulate holy Orders. The excommunications that have been applied in some cases of female 'ordination' have been imposed in virtue of a combination of other canons (e.g., Abp. Burke's model action in March... In The Light of the Law http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2023611/posts#comment Fri, 30 May 2008 17:40:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2023340/posts The Vatican declared today that any women who attempt “ordination” or any bishops who attempt to “ordain” women are automatically excommunicated from the Church by their actions. The decree from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is said to be absolute, universal and immediately effective. The decree which was published in the Vatican daily, L’Osservatore Romano, comes in the wake of several women attempting to be “ordained” as Catholic priests. The most recent attempt to ordain a woman occurred on May 4 in Winona, Minnesota when Kathy Redig, participated in a ceremony of ordination. Catholic Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2023340/posts#comment Fri, 30 May 2008 02:41:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2018815/posts CNA).- Archbishop of St. Louis Raymond L. Burke will ordain nine men to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of St. Louis on Saturday at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. It is the largest ordination class for the archdiocese since 1987.Some credit Archbishop Burke for the boom in seminarians.  A frequent visitor to the seminary, the archbishop sometimes drops by unannounced for lunches with the students."He's the center and the core of this whole thing," archdiocesan vocations director Rev. Michael Butler said to the St. Louis Post Dispatch.Archbishop Burke explained that he decided vocations would be one of his priorities. ... CNA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2018815/posts#comment Tue, 20 May 2008 20:14:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2011177/posts In May of 1994 John Paul II promulgated Ordinatio Sacerdotalis which declared definitely that the Catholic priesthood is reserved for males. That document nonetheless contained some language that was difficult to interpret. As a result, Cardinal Ratzinger made an official clarification (Responsum ad Dubium) in November of 1995, making it quite clear that the Church has taught infallibly on this matter. Hence, the question of the priesthood in its relation to sexuality - a question usually posed more simply as "Why can there not be women priests?" - has now been answered in a definitive way. There is no longer... Catholic Net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2011177/posts#comment Sun, 4 May 2008 22:13:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2007815/posts On this Sunday of "Eastern Easter," B16 ordained 29 new priests -- 28 for the diocese of Rome, and one missionary deacon from the College of the Propaganda Fide... from Iraq. Full homily translation to come; in the meantime, the AsiaNews summary: “Where Christ is preached with the power of the Holy Spirit and welcomed with open heart, society becomes a ‘city of Joy’ despite its many problems as the title of a famous book dedicated to Mother Teresa’s work in Kolkata says.” Benedict XVI extended this wish to the new priests and referred to it in his homily... WITL http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2007815/posts#comment Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:10:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1966402/posts VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A former Vatican official will ordain four traditionalist priests in a Tridentine Mass celebrated in the cathedral of Rome, church officials said. The Feb. 23 ordination Mass in the Basilica of St. John Lateran will be the most prominent celebration of the old rite in Rome since Pope Benedict XVI relaxed restrictions on its use last year. The Mass, to be celebrated by Archbishop Luigi De Magistris, will follow the 1962 Roman Missal, known commonly as the Tridentine rite. In July 2007 the pope issued new rules, saying the old rite could be used much more... CNS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1966402/posts#comment Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:12:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1924541/posts ST. LOUIS — To the Roman Catholic Church, the ceremony was not an ordination. In fact, it wasn't even Roman Catholic. But to two women and the approximately 600 people who came to cheer them on, history was made Sunday in St. Louis as the two became the first women ever in the city to be ordained as Catholic priests. And the first ever, perhaps in the world, to be ordained in a synagogue. Rose Marie Hudson, 67, of Festus, and Elsie Hainz McGrath, 69, of St. Louis, were ordained as priests by an organization called Roman Catholic Womenpriests, which... STLtoday.com, Website of the St. Louis Post Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1924541/posts#comment Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:53:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1924303/posts Editorial note: An organization called "Roman Catholic Womenpriests" announced, in a news release dated October 15, 2007, that it would be undertaking a ceremony on November 11, 2007, at the synagogue building of Central Reform Congregation, St. Louis, that would purport to ordain two women to the Roman Catholic priesthood. The following article serves to present briefly the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church regarding the ordained priesthood and who may be admitted to Holy Orders. The article is followed by links to some helpful supplemental resources, and a perspective on concerns regarding interfaith relationships arising from Central Reform Congregation's hosting of the November 11 event.It has been the universal and consistent practice... Catholic Exchange http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1924303/posts#comment Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:56:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1903230/posts Via Le Forum Catholique and the website of the French diocese of Frejus-Toulon come some photos of the ordination of Jean-Raphaël Dubrule (to the priesthood) and Eloi Gillet (to the subdiaconate) in the cathedral of Toulon by Msgr. Domenica Rey on Sept. 22nd. Both men belong to a newly recognized community,the Missionary Society of Divine Mercy, which is entrusted with a personal parish in Toulon, the parish of Saint-François de Paule. There are many images on the diocesan page linked to above, but as always, a sampling: New Liturgical Movement http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1903230/posts#comment Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:56:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1896472/posts London, Sep 13, 2007 / 09:55 am (CNA).- The bishops of England and Wales are asking for an exemption from new equality laws that could force them to ordain transsexuals as priests or allow them to become nuns.The bishops said proposals to ban “indirect discrimination” against people who have had gender reassignment operations would take away their right to check baptismal and confirmation certificates which would show if candidates for the priesthood, religious life or marriage had a hidden past, reports the London Times. “Many Christians believe, on strongly held religious grounds, that gender is given before birth and cannot... CNA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1896472/posts#comment Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:42:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1880524/posts One of the Catholic clergy’s newest members, Michael Cassabon of Simpsonville, said he looks forward to serving joyfully, following the example of his parents, Michael and Mary Cassabon, as well as others such as Mother Teresa, who have given their lives in service to others. Cassabon, who was ordained July 27 in Columbia and celebrated his first mass July 29 at his home parish, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Simpsonville, said he first felt the call to the priesthood during confession while he was a senior at St. Joseph’s High School. “It was in that sacrament that I really... Curt Jester http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1880524/posts#comment Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:00:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1859813/posts GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Identical twins are among the newest priests in the Green Bay Catholic Diocese.Ben and Joel Sember were ordained yesterday along with Andrew Kyserly.James Sember, the twins' father, said he couldn't get them to apply any place else or do anything else.The twins will both serve in the Green Bay diocese, but say their ministries will be different.Joel Sember says that, although they have the same background and the same genes, they have different approach to things in general.His brother, Ben, says he hopes they don't ever get assigned to the same parish. He says it... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1859813/posts#comment Mon, 2 Jul 2007 21:23:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1855245/posts Unless you're thinking mid-1940s East Coast priestly ordination, your eyes aren't deceiving you with that shot above. Then again, said conjure wouldn't have taken place on a football field: it's a scene from the aforementioned liturgy last weekend at which 60 permanent deacons were ordained for the Santa Barbara region of the archdiocese of Los Angeles, with Cardinal Roger Mahony as ordaining prelate. Glad Tidings in the archdiocesan weekly: The ordination of 60 men to the Permanent Diaconate at Santa Barbara City College's La Playa Stadium represented the largest single group of deacons ordained at one time in the... WITL http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1855245/posts#comment Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:17:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1854013/posts I haven't seen anything on free republic about the ordination in St. Louis for the Institute of Christ the King on Friday June 15. These are the picture I took. It was the most beautiful liturgy I have ever seen. If anything else has been posted I'm sorry to repeat. www.kentuckycatholiceye.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1854013/posts#comment Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:12:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1849773/posts On June 15th, 2007, His Grace Archbishop Raymond Burke will ordain two deacons of the Institute to the priesthood. The ordination will take place at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis at 1:00 pm. This will mark the first priestly ordinations of the Institute to be conducted in the United States. All are invited to attend. On the following day, Saturday, June 16th, Abbé Matthew Talarico will celebrate his first Mass at our St. Francis de Sales Oratory in St. Louis, and on Sunday, June 17th, will be the first Mass of Abbé William Avis, also at the Oratory. Both these... Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1849773/posts#comment Wed, 13 Jun 2007 23:21:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1843633/posts WASHINGTON — This year's new crop of Roman Catholic priests in the United States averages 35 years of age and includes a large number of foreign-born priests and men who entered the seminary with college degrees, a study shows.The survey, closely watched because of the country's well-documented priest shortage, was conducted by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.Researchers gathered information from 282 seminarians, or about 60 percent of the 475 candidates for the priesthood in 2007.Although final numbers will not be available until next spring, a rise in... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1843633/posts#comment Sat, 2 Jun 2007 14:09:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1843156/posts ROMEOVILLE—For 13 years, Mark Rosenbaum put on the familiar blue uniform and braved erratic Illinois weather conditions, walking house-to-house through rain, snow, bone-chilling cold or humid heat as he delivered mail in LaGrange, Ill.Graduating from Downers Grove South High School in the mid-1980s, he initially took courses at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn but soon opted to join the work force, securing a job with the LaGrange Post Office.Meeting many residents over the years along his neighborhood route, he was often welcomed into their homes to see a new baby or to talk about the passing of a loved... Catholic Explorer http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1843156/posts#comment Fri, 1 Jun 2007 15:47:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1841062/posts Bishop Patricia Fresen (right) led a similar ceremony in 2005 An ordination ceremony that openly defies Roman Catholic doctrine has taken place in Toronto. Five women and a married man, all Roman Catholics, have been ordained as priests and deacons by a female Catholic bishop. However, the Vatican says it will not recognise either the ordinations or the group carrying them out. The ordination ceremony was held at a Protestant church on the outskirts of Toronto known for its liberal views. Priestly 'sacrament' The building was packed with an enthusiastic congregation. They watched as Bishop Patricia Fresen, one of the... BBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1841062/posts#comment Mon, 28 May 2007 20:29:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1833384/posts STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE -- It was during the chanting of the litany of saints -- 23 minutes of kneeling on the marble floor of St. Patrick's Cathedral -- when the Rev. Brendan Gormley asked God to help him and his sore knees make it through. "That's when I realized that's what the priesthood will be," the Grant City native and former marathon runner said afterward. "I'll be relying on God's grace." Father Gormley, 43, and the Rev. Kevin Malick, 27, formerly of New Springville, were among 14 men ordained by Cardinal Edward Egan yesterday morning. Seven priests were ordained for... SI Live http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1833384/posts#comment Mon, 14 May 2007 18:00:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1830300/posts Denver, May 8, 2007 / 11:13 am (CNA).- Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap. will ordain three men to the Catholic priesthood on Saturday, May 12 at 10 am at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, including one cancer survivor. Deacons Randy Dollins, 30, Steven Voss, 28, and Timothy Hjelstrom, 31, will culminate nearly eight years of Catholic study at the Archdiocese of Denver’s St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. Voss, a native of Lakewood, CO, experienced the call to the priesthood soon after being diagnosed with cancer. Shortly after recovering from major surgery, he explored seminary life and, within... Catholic News Agency http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1830300/posts#comment Tue, 8 May 2007 19:08:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1826852/posts PHILIPPINESFirst Mangyan priest ordained in the countrySantosh DigalA member of one of the oldest indigenous groupings in the country becomes a priest in a ceremony that draws thousands of faithful. The next day, the newly-ordained Father Oybad returned to his mountain community to celebrate. Calapan City (AsiaNews) – The first ethnic Magyan priest was ordained on April 17 in a ceremony that brought together many faithful. The new priest comes from one of the most ancient and least known indigenous groupings of the country.Although he had wanted a simple affair, Hanunuo Mangyan Gabayno Calinog Oybad’s entry into the priesthood was... Asia News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1826852/posts#comment Tue, 1 May 2007 23:24:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1825666/posts On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Pope ordained 22 deacons of the diocese of Rome to the priesthood at a Mass in St Peter's. The Rite of Priestly Ordination provides an optional homily that is often used, but it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that Benedict XVI laid it completely aside. The following is the Whispers translation of what he came up with. * * * Dear Brothers in the Episcopate and the Priesthood, dear Ordinandi, dear brothers and sisters! This Fourth Sunday of Easter, traditionally called "Good Shepherd," recalls for us, gathered here... WITL http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1825666/posts#comment Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:32:03 GMT