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Tag Archives: priesthood
Why Would a Bishop Refuse to Ordain a Seminarian?
Q: I was a seminarian for nearly five years, and in fifth year I was suddenly and unexpectedly dismissed as a seminarian by the bishop. He gave me three reasons for the dismissal, each of which I protested. For example, … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Holy Orders, Sacraments
Tagged canon law, Catholic, ordain, ordination, priest, priesthood, seminarian, seminary
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Why Would an Illegitimate Man be Barred from the Priesthood?
Q: I heard about a boy who wept when he found out that he could not be admitted to our local seminary. The reason I heard was because he was an illegitimate child. I also read in the Catholic Encyclopedia … Continue reading
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Tagged bishop, canon law, Catholic, illegitimate, ordination, priesthood, seminarian
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Am I Permanently Barred from Ordination to the Priesthood?
Q: I have been discerning my vocation, trying to determine whether or not I am called to be a priest. I happened to find a commentary on canon law in my school library… it says that a person is barred … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Clergy Issues, Holy Orders
Tagged canon law, Catholic, ordination, priesthood
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Could the Pope Change the Law to Allow Women Priests?
Q1: Why did Pope John Paul II claim that he can’t allow women to be priests? If he’s the Pope, and has absolute authority, who can prevent him from changing the current rule? –Jennifer Q2: How can it be that … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Holy Orders, The Pope
Tagged canon law, Catholic, priesthood, women's ordination
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Can Women be Ordained Priests?
Q: I thought the Pope said that only men can become priests. But I’ve seen a couple of different articles in the paper, about women being ordained as Catholic priests in private ceremonies. The articles say very clearly that Ms. … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, Catholic, priesthood, women's ordination
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