How do I find out if someone is a real priest (validly ordained, licit, etc.)

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I’m interested in reading the blogs, etc. of certain men (worldwide) who call themselves “Father”, and have a picture with them in a collar, but (this being the internet) how do I know they are “real priests” (validly ordained, licit, RCC, etc.)?

Some examples:

fatherroderick.sqpn.com/ ← he posts his CV, with ordination location, but do I have to write to them to confirm??

wdtprs.com/blog/

whitearoundthecollar.blogspot.com/

My second question (and I know this is not possible, but I’d like to hear some feedback): How do I know if they are “faithful to the magisterium” without reading their posts and doing the research? Is there a good “watchlist” of priests who are outspoken against Church teaching?

Thanks for any help with this! I have about 60 people that I’m going to assist with this “project”, so you’re not just helping me by answering.

In Christ,

Kieron
 
Contact their Diocese of where they claim to be located and ask.

~Liza
 
kieron said:
Some examples:

wdtprs.com/blog/
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I know this isn’t your question, but I’ll vouch whole-heartedly and without reservation for Father Z. He is very knowledgeable, extremely orthodox, posts a lot of good information, and for me is a must-read every day. His podcasts are quite good as well, but you better be up on your Latin. An excellent resource for anyone looking to learn ecclesiastical Latin pronunciation by example.
 
kieron said:
I’m interested in reading the blogs, etc. of certain men (worldwide) who call themselves “Father”, and have a picture with them in a collar, but (this being the internet) how do I know they are “real priests” (validly ordained, licit, RCC, etc.)?

Some examples:

fatherroderick.sqpn.com/ ← he posts his CV, with ordination location, but do I have to write to them to confirm??

wdtprs.com/blog/

whitearoundthecollar.blogspot.com/

My second question (and I know this is not possible, but I’d like to hear some feedback): How do I know if they are “faithful to the magisterium” without reading their posts and doing the research? Is there a good “watchlist” of priests who are outspoken against Church teaching?

Thanks for any help with this! I have about 60 people that I’m going to assist with this “project”, so you’re not just helping me by answering.

In Christ,

Kieron
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Don’t forget to include cardinalseansblog.org/
 
kieron said:
I’m interested in reading the blogs, etc. of certain men (worldwide) who call themselves “Father”, and have a picture with them in a collar, but (this being the internet) how do I know they are “real priests” (validly ordained, licit, RCC, etc.)?

Some examples:

fatherroderick.sqpn.com/ ← he posts his CV, with ordination location, but do I have to write to them to confirm??

wdtprs.com/blog/

whitearoundthecollar.blogspot.com/

My second question (and I know this is not possible, but I’d like to hear some feedback): How do I know if they are “faithful to the magisterium” without reading their posts and doing the research? Is there a good “watchlist” of priests who are outspoken against Church teaching?

Thanks for any help with this! I have about 60 people that I’m going to assist with this “project”, so you’re not just helping me by answering.

In Christ,

Kieron
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I am not sure about the other two, but I can reasonably assure you that Fr. Roderick Vanhogen is a “real” priest. I know this because I too listen to his podcasts, and when in conversation with a friend/religious of mine from the Netherlands, he confirms that he is indeed a priest from Uthrech(sp). As my friend told me, he is known as the “techno” priest in the Netherlands.

Besides, people who are as well-known or broadcast themselves this much could not pretend to be priests very long without being found out about.

Also, if you are looking for good catholic media, Fr. Jay Fineli has a very good podcast on SQPN, as well as Fr. Dave Dwyer from busted halo and Sirius Satellite Radio.

God Bless!
 
Note that Utrecht has two meanings: one is a city; the other is the Old Catholic Union of Utrecht, a schismatic group that broke off over V I.

The question becomes which is the descriptor being used for.
 
Fr. Roderick is from the Diocese of Utrecht, which I assume encompasses the city itself, but he lives in Amersfoort. He’s not a part of the Old Catholic Church of Utrecht and has, in at least of couple of his podcasts mentioned them being in a state of schism and how sad it is that they’re not in union with Rome.

I’ve never head him say anything out of line with the magesterium since I’ve been listening to him (about 9 months now).

If you want a real sense of his orthodoxy though, I’d suggest listening to his Catholic Insider podcast from St. Peter’s square when the election of Benedict XVI was announced. He was one happy fellow.
 
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I know this isn’t your question, but I’ll vouch whole-heartedly and without reservation for Father Z. He is very knowledgeable, extremely orthodox, posts a lot of good information, and for me is a must-read every day. His podcasts are quite good as well, but you better be up on your Latin. An excellent resource for anyone looking to learn ecclesiastical Latin pronunciation by example.
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👍 I totally agree on Fr. Z. He is a true Traditional priest!👍
 
you contact the bishop of the diocese where he ministers, or where he was ordained, or the superior of his religious order and inquire. Diocesan websites list names of priests in good standing. the Official Catholic Directory is updated every year and most parishes have a copy.
 
If they are promoted by a respected org - like the Priest on SQPN. You can know that SQPN is solid, and then contact them for further info.
 
Thanks, everyone, for your help!

Sounds like the "The Official Catholic Directory" should have their names…**
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