Holy Orders is the Sacrament through which men receive from God the grace to perform the sacred duties Christ entrusted to His Church.

In the Latin Rite, a man who becomes a priest must be unmarried.  He promises a life of chastity and obedience to the Church and his local bishop. His call comes from God and is affirmed through his bishop. By the laying on of hands the man becomes a priest who acts in the Person of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, anointing of the sick, the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and all the other Sacraments.

The privilege of serving God’s people as a priest, permanent deacon, religious sister or brother is personally fulfilling and spiritually exciting.  Anyone who feels they might be interested in the priesthood, diaconate or religious life should contact Fr. Len at the Rectory.