Third Order

[brycehecht]

Would it be possible to be a parish priest, but belong to the third order of say, the Carmelites? I want to be a Parish priest, but the Carmelites really attract me. Thanks.

 

[Luigi_Daniele]

Would it be possible to be a parish priest, but belong to the third order of say, the Carmelites? I want to be a Parish priest, but the Carmelites really attract me. Thanks.

Not sure about the Carmelites, but it is definitely allowed with the OFS.

 

[Della]

Would it be possible to be a parish priest, but belong to the third order of say, the Carmelites? I want to be a Parish priest, but the Carmelites really attract me. Thanks.

Yes, definitely. Diocesan priests can be lay Carmelites, as well.

 

[jmjconder]

**I know of many parish priests who are lay carmelites as was Blessed Pope John Paul II.

I assume a man would have to be a lay carmelite prior to being ordained - could be wrong.**

 

[Luigi_Daniele]

**I know of many parish priests who are lay carmelites as was Blessed Pope John Paul II.

I assume a man would have to be a lay carmelite prior to being ordained - could be wrong.**

I don’t know in the case of the Carmelites, but a priest can become an OFS (ie, after ordination).

 

[Della]

**I know of many parish priests who are lay carmelites as was Blessed Pope John Paul II.

I assume a man would have to be a lay carmelite prior to being ordained - could be wrong.**

Secular priests can become lay Carmelites.