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Newly Ordained Priests
Preside Over, Celebrate Sacraments “properly vested”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya at Priestly Ordination
It is essential that members of the Clergy preside over and celebrate the Sacraments of the Church adorned in proper and appropriate vestments, Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya has said.
Church Expects “abundant fruits of holiness”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacons
The people of God put their trust and hope in those being admitted to Holy Orders, expecting them to bear “abundant fruits of holiness,” Bishop Emílio Sumbelelo of the Catholic Diocese of Viana in Angola has said.
“You don’t become a Priest on your own”: Cardinal in CAR Urges Newly Ordained Priests to Serve, Share Joy, Hope
The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the three Deacons he ordained to Priests to embody Christ’s love through service and closeness to their communities.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Newly Ordained Priests to Be “at the service of others” after the Example of Jesus
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has urged eight Deacons he ordained Priests to embody the spirit of the Good Shepherd, being at the service of others after the example of Jesus Christ.
Number of Catholic Priests for Nigerian Diocese Surpasses 400 with 23 New Priestly Ordinations
The number of Catholic Priests serving in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has surpassed 400, following the ordination of 23 new Priests on August 10.
Catholic Bishop in Togo Urges 19 Newly Ordained Priests to Accept “formation in the school of Jesus Christ”
Bishop François Xavier Ghanbodè Gnonhossou of the Catholic Diocese of Dassa-Zoumé in Togo has urged the 19 Priests he ordained to nurture their relationship with the person of Jesus Christ as “authentic” witnesses to truth and justice.
Four Priests, 23 Deacons Ordained in DR Congo’s Butembo-Beni Diocese Exhorted to Always “learn, think about doing good”
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has exhorted the four Priests and 23 Deacons he ordained to focus on “doing good” as members of the Clergy.
At Maiden Priestly Ordination in Recently Erected Nigerian Diocese, Bishop Cautions against “personality cult”
Priests are to be preoccupied with pastoral duties, reaching out to the people of God after the example of Jesus Christ and at His command, Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria has said.
Cardinal in Nigeria Cautions Newly Ordained Priests against Getting “drunk with power”, Being “full of themselves”
Priesthood comes with the possibility to exercise power and authority, a situation that Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia (CADEK) has described as “dangerous” if not exercised with caution.
“There are bad friends”: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania Cautions Newly Ordained Priests against Deceptive “friends”
Members of the Clergy need to be conscious of the fact that some of the people of God, who present themselves as friends are not genuine, Archbishop Isaac Amani Massawe of the Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha in Tanzania has said.
“Go where no one wants to go, serve with joy”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacon in Angola
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the 14 Priests and a Deacon he ordained on June 29, to be ready to serve the Church anywhere and with joy.
Let’s Live Priestly Vocation “24 hours a day, every moment”: Catholic Bishop in Mozambique at Ordination of Priest
Catholic Priests have embraced a fulltime vocation, which they must live, responding to the needs of the people of God under their pastoral care throughout the day, Bishop Alberto Vera Aréjula of the Catholic Diocese of Nacala in Mozambique has said.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Cautions Newly Ordained Priests against “the seven deadly sins”
The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has called upon the eight newly ordained Priests to be prudent, vigilant, and avoid temptations.
“Your visit to our Diocese is a blessing”: Mayor in Cameroon Hails Cardinal Sarah’s Visit
The visit of Robert Cardinal Sarah to the Catholic Diocese of Obala in Cameroon is a “blessing” to the people of God, Simon Pierre Ediba, the Mayor of Obala Council in Lekié Division of the central African nation’s Centre region has said.
Cardinal Sarah Urges 12 Newly Ordained Catholic Priests in Obala Diocese, Cameroon, to “be attentive to the flock”
Robert Cardinal Sarah has called upon the 12 newly ordained Priests for the Catholic Diocese of Obala in Cameroon to be attentive to the needs of the people of God under their pastoral care.
Ghanaian Vatican Official Urges New Priests in Cameroon to “cultivate” Eucharistic Spirit
The Chancellor of the Roman Curia, Ghanaian-born Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, has called upon the five newly ordained Priests for the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon to nurture the spirit of the Holy Eucharist in their Priestly ministry.
Newly Ordained Catholic Priests in Angola Urged to Foster Ministry of “healing the wounds”
The 10 newly ordained Priests in Angola’s Luanda Archdiocese have been urged to foster the healing ministry, bringing hope after the example of Jesus Christ to the people of God under their pastoral care.
“Protect your vocations zealously”: Archbishop in Kenya to New Priests at Ordination
Newly ordained Priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya have been urged to “zealously” protect their Priestly vocation, and to live “respectable lives” that conform to their divine calling.
“Be messengers of hope, animators of faith”: Nigerian Archbishop to Newly Ordained Priests
The newly ordained Priests of the Society of African Missions (SMA) in Nigeria have been urged to foster hope and contribute to the growth of Christian faith in their Priestly ministry.
“Don’t be people of many words”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to Newly Ordained Priests
The newly ordained Priests for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek will need to be keen on “action and service of God”, the Local Ordinary of the South Sudanese Diocese has said, cautioning them against the temptation to be “people of many words”.
