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liebchen77
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How long does a priest usually serve in a parish church? If it is a short time, what is the reason? Why doesn’t he remain in one church for his lifetime?
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Read this: thecollarbook.com/Hi,
I am a 55yr old divorced man, have 4 older boys ans a sincere desire to become a Priest, serve the Lord and others. Is there any hope?
I have been told I am too old. But with so few Priests?
A servent of Christ!
Patrick
To the last part: it’s practical. Not all priests are equal. Somebody wise decided that there should be a rotation so that the laity experience a variety of priests in their lives, which minimizes the potential for a personality clash (or worse) to drive people out of the church. Similarly, extremely good priests get the chance to influence a greater number of people this way.How long does a priest usually serve in a parish church? If it is a short time, what is the reason? Why doesn’t he remain in one church for his lifetime?
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55 is young! Here is a 75 year old grandfather who just got ordained. He was rejected by two dioceses due to age before Saginaw accepted him.Hi,
I am a 55yr old divorced man, have 4 older boys ans a sincere desire to become a Priest, serve the Lord and others. Is there any hope?
I have been told I am too old. But with so few Priests?
A servent of Christ!
Patrick
Should be easy to have your attempt at marriage shown to have been invalid then…if you haven’t already done so…but this will need to be documented with the Diocese. Talk to your parish priest and he should be able to put the proper paperwork through. After that, get with the Diocesan director of vocations to see how to proceed further. As was previously stated, if turned down by your Diocese, check into other Dioceses or into one/some of the Orders.Hi to all of you!
Thank you for all your kind words! I know that if Christ wants me to be a Priest I will!
I was not married in a church, just a Justice of the Peace. It is so ironic, my marriage was broken up by a Priest, that became to involved with my wife. He was my best friend. But I believe that our Lord will heal all wounds, and that if he wants me:thumbsup: to have that vocation, I will do everything in my power to fulfill it!
Peace and Love to all of you