Tag Archives: Holy Orders

Can an Illegitimate Man Become a Priest?

by R I Posted on March 13, 2010

by Therese Ivers, JCL Now and then a man discerning the priesthood will wonder if the old rules about legitimacy apply if he’s considering the priesthood. Sometimes even diocesan websites state that the Catholic marriage certificate of the candidate’s parents … Continue reading →

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Vocation to the Permanent Diaconate

by R I Posted on March 18, 2008

by Therese Ivers The permanent diaconate was recently revived after centuries of disuse in the Catholic Church.  Those who are called to be permanent deacons have a somewhat unique vocation.   A permanent deacon may be either single or married.  He, … Continue reading →

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