Father and Mrs. Father.
A bishop in Spain has ordained a married priest to serve in the Roman Catholic Church. Father Gliwitzki was formerly a minister in the Anglican church, and he originally served in Zimbabwe. The appointment reflects some special circumstances (see the article), and it has been approved by the Pope.
This doesn't seem to represent any sort of pending change in the RC Church's philosophy of ministry, but it is significant that they are allowing a(n openly) non-celibate priest to deliver the Eucharist. Perhaps this step will lead to more conversations about the expectations held for those that find their vocation in career-service to the Church.
This doesn't seem to represent any sort of pending change in the RC Church's philosophy of ministry, but it is significant that they are allowing a(n openly) non-celibate priest to deliver the Eucharist. Perhaps this step will lead to more conversations about the expectations held for those that find their vocation in career-service to the Church.
posted by Erin 10:26 PM
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Sometimes it feels as though the world is always evolving to disclude absolute moral beliefs and anything Christian. It's nice to hear a story of a faith evolving in, what I believe to be, a positive direction.
I agree, Heather. Well put.
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