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Deacons' call
National Catholic Reporter, Oct 6, 2006 by Bud Holecek
Why are Protestant clergymen who are married and enter the Catholic church ordained as priests if they wish, while Catholic married men who have lived and been active in our church all their lives are denied the opportunity to become priests? I think it's scandalous that bishops will close parishes and so deny easy access to participation in the sacrifice of the Mass rather than call ordained deacons to the priesthood. They have the responsibility and authority--from God, not the Vatican--to nourish the faithful.
BUD HOLECEK
Los Angeles
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