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1080:, whereas most Eastern Catholic Churches permit married men to be ordained. Deacons are male and usually belong to the diocesan clergy, but, unlike almost all Latin Church (Western Catholic) priests and all bishops from Eastern or Western Catholicism, they may marry as laymen before their ordination as clergy. Priesthood is open only to men; women are excluded. The Catholic Church teaches that when a man participates in priesthood after the
1473:. In 2014, 49,153 Catholic parishes had no resident priest pastor. The number of priests is increasing in Africa and Asia, but not keeping pace with growth in Catholic populations there. The number of priests is falling in Europe and the Americas faster than the number of local Catholics is declining. This has resulted in some African and Asian priests being recruited to European and American churches, reversing the historical practice of
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married man is concerned about the affairs of this world... An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs; ut a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord. ...So then, he who marries the virgin does right, but he who does not marry her does better."
1374:(PNCC) of the United States, after the Union of Utrecht began ordaining women and blessing same-sex unions. Since then, it has expanded to include the Nordic Catholic Church (NCC), begun by people who had separated from the Church of Norway, a Lutheran-Evangelical church under sovereignty of the King of the , in opposition to similar practices and has developed a more Catholic theology. The
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celebrating the
Eucharist. An unmarried person, once ordained, could not marry. Additionally, the Christian East required that, before becoming a bishop, a priest separate from his wife (she was permitted to object), with her typically becoming a nun. In the East, more normally, bishops are chosen from those priests who are monks and are thus unmarried.
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The earliest
Christians were Jews and Jewish tradition has always deemed the married state as more spiritual than the celibate state. However, some Christian traditions place a higher spiritual value on chastity. According to the Bible, the Apostle Peter had a spouse from Gospel stories of Peter's
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of the
Catholic Church holds that the priesthood is a sacred and perpetual vocational state, not just a profession (which is a reason for, and symbolized by, the state of celibacy). There are programs of formation and studies which aim to enable the future priest to effectively serve his ministry.
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estimated a figure of 4%. Public anger was fueled by the revelation that many accused priests were transferred to another parish rather than being removed from ministry or reported to police. The scandal caused some
Catholics to leave the church, made recruitment of new priests more difficult, and
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is an Old
Catholic Congregation not in communion with the Roman Catholic Church, or any other, except from their trace of Apostolic Succession with the Old Catholics of the Netherlands, yet part of is a communion of Old Catholic churches established in 2008 by the Polish National Catholic Church
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7, Paul makes it clear that celibacy is superior to the married state: "Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do... I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. But a
2079:. This issue has caused tension among Catholics in some situations where Eastern churches established parishes in countries with established Latin Catholic populations. In the Americas and Australia, this tension led to bans on married Eastern Catholic priests, all of which were overturned by
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of 1054, the
Churches of the East and West arrived at different disciplines as to abstaining from sexual contact during marriage. In the East, candidates for the priesthood could be married with permission to have regular sexual relations with their wives, but were required to abstain before
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evolved as the liturgical assistants of the bishop and his delegate for the administration of church funds and programmes for the poor. Today, the rank of "presbyter" is typically what one thinks of as a priest, although church catechism considers both a bishop and a presbyter as "priests".
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degree (Magister theologiae, Diplom-Theologe, Master of Arts in
Theology). The degree takes five years and is preceded by a year of spiritual formation (plus learning of the ancient languages) and followed by two years of pastoral practice (during which the candidate is ordained to the
1357:. The Eastern Catholic Churches or Oriental Catholic Churches, also called the Eastern-rite Catholic Churches, Eastern Rite Catholicism, or simply the Eastern Churches are 23 Eastern Christian sui iuris (autonomous) particular churches of the Catholic Church, in full communion with the
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Since 1970, the number of
Catholic priests in the world has decreased by about 5,000, to 414,313 priests as of 2012. but the worldwide Catholic population has nearly doubled, growing from 653.6 million in 1970 to 1.229 billion in 2012. This has resulted in a worldwide
1630:. At the same time, the accidents (that is, the outward appearances and attributes) remain that of bread and wine: i.e. under normal circumstances, scientific analysis of the Eucharistic elements would indicate the physical-material properties of wine and bread.
2028:. Deacons may distribute Holy Communion after a priest or bishop has consecrated the bread and wine, and, in extraordinary circumstances, lay people, called "Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion", may do so as well. Priests and deacons ordinarily perform
1302:, the idea that all baptized Christians are equally part of the sacred priesthood and that ministerial priesthood has no real authority beyond that of the congregation. This was a complex and controversial matter, contributing to further schisms within the
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Thus
Catholic priests, in celebrating the Eucharist, join each offering of the Eucharistic elements in union with the sacrifice of Christ. Through their celebration of the Holy Eucharist, they make present the one eternal sacrifice of Christ on the cross.
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The Rite of
Ordination occurs within the context of Holy Mass. After being called forward and presented to the assembly, the candidates are interrogated. Each promises to diligently perform the duties of the Priesthood and to respect and obey his
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gained worldwide attention, with thousands of accused priests and tens of thousands of alleged victims. The church estimated that over the 50 years ending in 2009, between 1.5% and 5% of Catholic priests had a sexual encounter with a minor, and
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holds apostolic succession, but is not in communion with either the Oriental Orthodox Congregation in full communion with the Roman or the Eastern Orthodox Church. In contrast to the Evangelical-Lutheran religion of Denmark and Norway, the
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In the time of National Socialism there were countless priests who offered resistance. In many cases they acted against the instructions of their church superiors. Many were executed or sent to concentration camps. The Austrian priest
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Catholics believe that it is this same body, sacrificed on the cross and risen on the third day and united with Christ's divinity, soul and blood which is made present in the offering of each Eucharistic sacrifice which is called the
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From its beginnings, the idea of clerical celibacy has been contested in canon courts, in theology, and in religious practices. Celibacy for Roman Catholic priests was not mandated under canon law for the universal church until the
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Worldwide, the number of priests has remained fairly steady since 1970, decreasing by about 5,000. This stagnation is due to a balancing of large growth in Africa and Asia and a significant decrease in North America and Europe.
1986:, typically with a single church building dedicated for worship (and usually a nearby residence), and for seeing to the spiritual needs of Catholics who belong to the parish. This involves performing ceremonies for the seven
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and other aircraft to the Allies, which were crucial for the war. The Group informed very early about the mass murder of Jews. Like Maier, many priests were brutally tortured by the Gestapo and in the concentration camps.
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at the Roman Synod of 1074. This law mandated that, in order to become a candidate for ordination, a man could not be married. The law remains in effect in the Latin Church, although not for those who are priests of the
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Vol. 52, No. 5, May 2004 ( C ° 2004) "The Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Roman Catholic Church: What Psychologists and Counselors Should Know", Thomas G. Plante, 1;2;3 and Courtney Daniels1 Springer Publishing, 2004
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1345:, also known as the Nicene Creed, and deem illicit and therefore find the ordination of priests "objectively sacrilegious" in denominations separated from the one, holy, apostolic and catholic (i.e. universal)
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is the most common degree. A preparatory (propaedeutic) year is now being added by many dioceses in the U.S. This spiritual year prepares aspirants for their eventual philosophical and theological studies.
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The Pentarchic Church of the three first Holy Synods share the tradition of the sacrament of ordination by which the grace of apostolic succession is secured; this includes the
1318:. The doctrine is interpreted in various ways by different Protestant denominations, with some dropping apostolic succession and holy orders as a sacrament, as per example the
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for local more detailed regulation. As a general rule, education is extensive and lasts at least five or six years, depending on the national Programme of Priestly Formation.
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Regardless of where a person prepares for ordination, the process includes not only academic but also human, social, spiritual and pastoral formation. The purpose of
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and to some degree shares elements of the ancient Hebraic priesthood as well, since the Catholic priesthood is considered the fulfillment of the priesthood of the
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mother-in-law sick with fever (Matt 8:14, Mark 1:29, Luke 4:38) and from Paul's mention that Peter took along a believing wife in his ministry (1 Cor 9:5). In
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In Africa, Asia and South America, programmes are more flexible, being developed according to the age and academic abilities of those preparing for ordination.
1955:, who remain under their own discipline. (These churches either remained in or returned to full communion with Rome after the schism, unlike for example the
1699:, priests must have undergraduate-level instruction in philosophy plus an additional four to five years of graduate-level seminary formation in theology. A
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after the Union of Utrecht began ordaining women and blessing same-sex unions. It is after this it has expanded to include the Nordic Catholic Church . The
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because Eastern Christian priests were allowed to marry and therefore the clergy soon became somewhat of a caste made up of a closely - knit families
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commanding them to "do this in memory of me". (Some Protestant critics have challenged the historical accuracy of the claim of unbroken succession.)
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that increased financial pressure to close parishes with declining membership. In February 2019, clerical abuse of
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which is an academic degree). At least four years are to be in theological studies at the major
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the sacrifice Christ offered once and for all on the cross remains ever present
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The Crucified Rabbi: Judaism and the Origins of the Catholic Christianity
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3984:"Vatican says 'sex-change' operation does not change person's gender"
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1656:." Properly speaking, in Catholic theology, as expressed by Saint
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4151:"transubstantiation | Definition & Doctrine | Britannica"
4071:"Pope admits clerical abuse of nuns including sexual slavery"
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are a priestly order as well; however, in layman's terms
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4102:"Pope Publicly Acknowledges Clergy Sexual Abuse of Nuns"
3858:
The Church: its changing image through twenty centuries
1200:. Catholic bishops are ordained in an unbroken line of
1349:. holding an unbroken apostolic succession. With the
3719:. In Kurian, George Thomas; Lamport, Mark A. (eds.).
1990:, and counseling people. He may be assisted by other
1946:
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4407:"Current Sales Email Promotions - Christianbook.com"
4096:
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1648:," whereas the Jewish concept of memorial states "..
1855:which he will use when presiding at the Eucharist.
1076:. Notably, priests in the Latin Church must take a
1227:distributed bread and wine in the presence of the
1064:The church has different rules for priests in the
4242:
4240:
3970:LGBT clergy in Christianity § Roman Catholic
3773:"Can a Woman Be a Priest in the Catholic Church?"
3721:Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States
6753:
3717:"Eastern Catholic Churches in the United States"
1388:Polish-Catholic Church of the Republic of Poland
4622:Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press pg. 444
4430:, p. 221 (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011).
4237:
4221:"CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sacrifice of the Mass"
4013:"Vatican Sets Record Straight on Sexual Abuse"
3799:The Sacrament of Orders and the Clerical State
3723:. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 745–746.
3692:"Catechism of the Catholic Church – IntraText"
2013:may share the management of several parishes.
1962:
1618:. The Catholic Church teaches the doctrine of
4685:
4664:Application to Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon
4648:Milwaukee Holy Orders: The Making of a Priest
4586:
4338:"Code of Canon Law: text – IntraText CT"
3656:Vocational discernment in the Catholic Church
3606:Includes both diocesan and religious priests.
3387:Includes both diocesan and religious priests.
3262:Includes both diocesan and religious priests.
3153:Includes both diocesan and religious priests.
2989:Includes both diocesan and religious priests.
2891:Includes both diocesan and religious priests.
2749:Includes both diocesan and religious priests.
2618:Includes both diocesan and religious priests.
2460:Includes both diocesan and religious priests.
2291:Includes both diocesan and religious priests.
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4448:Clerical Celibacy In The West: c. 1100–1700
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3646:Ordination of women and the Catholic Church
3165:Historical number of priests in Switzerland
1982:is responsible for the administration of a
1497:resulted in billions of dollars in lawsuit
6614:International Alliance of Catholic Knights
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1367:Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria
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1098:Unlike usage in English, "the Latin words
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2308:Historical number of priests in Singapore
2002:or archdiocese. In some cases due to the
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1803:Holy Orders (Catholic Church) § Rite
1563:and offers that sacrifice and prayers to
1489:cases of sexual abuse by Catholic priests
1459:on the ministry and life of priests, and
1365:among these 23 is not identical with the
4468:Institutio generalis de Liturgia horarum
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3933:"Frequently Requested Church Statistics"
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1716:, followed by several years of study.
1390:. In AD2008 the Old Catholics of the
1095:, representing the person of Christ.
4618:, cited in Jean-Paul Himka. (1986).
4546:"Code of Canon Law – IntraText"
4525:"Code of Canon Law – IntraText"
4492:. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
3920:
3637:, some canon law applying to priests
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1353:it shares and defines the so-called
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2063:priest from Romania with his family
1626:of the priest in the ritual of the
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4017:Catholic Education Resource Center
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4466:Congregation for Divine Worship,
3916:Der Priesterblock im Lager Dachau
1988:sacraments of the Catholic Church
1811:being a validly ordained bishop.
1797:Coat of arms of a Catholic priest
1678:List of Roman Catholic seminaries
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6692:Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
6240:Criticism of the Catholic Church
3982:Norton, John (14 January 2003).
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1355:First seven ecumenical councils
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1600:Take and eat. This is my body
767:Captain General of the Church
183:Assistant to the papal throne
3846:Code of Canon Law, canon 266
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1831:, invoking the power of the
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1487:In the 1990s and 2000s, the
1471:shortage of Catholic priests
1465:on the training of priests.
1001:A group of priests with two
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1963:Duties of a Catholic priest
1559:is one who presides over a
1310:. The Lutheran-Evangelical
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1061:of the consecrated clergy.
915:Order of the Holy Sepulchre
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1953:Eastern Catholic Churches
1351:Eastern Catholic Churches
1333:Through the principle of
1189:A priest celebrating the
1074:Eastern Catholic Churches
792:Gonfalonier of the Church
6599:Communion and Liberation
6063:Eastern Catholic liturgy
5228:Mystici Corporis Christi
5156:Sixto-Clementine Vulgate
4657:Documentary produced by
3641:List of Catholic priests
2086:Within the lands of the
1938:Within a century of the
1594:with his disciples (the
1567:on behalf of believers.
1543:); devotional card, 1925
133:Chaplain of His Holiness
5414:Philosophy of canon law
5344:Mariology of the saints
4924:Investiture Controversy
4428:Catholicism for Dummies
4327:Presbyterorum ordinis 4
4290:"Presbyterorum ordinis"
4155:Encyclopedia Britannica
4131:. Catholic Encyclopedia
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1957:Eastern Orthodox Church
1590:, Jesus celebrated the
1415:through the papal bull
1280:Eastern Orthodox Church
1278:(split in 451) and the
6667:Catholic Charities USA
6301:Acta Apostolicae Sedis
6289:Vatican Polyglot Press
5339:Mariology of the popes
4977:Protestant Reformation
4041:updated online version
4037:San Jose Mercury News,
4011:(September 22, 2009).
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1337:, the Catholic Church
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1191:Traditional Latin Mass
1068:–the largest Catholic
1059:ministerial priesthood
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410:Diocesan administrator
128:Moderator of the curia
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6263:Holy See Press Office
5501:Doctors of the Church
5334:Immaculate Conception
5289:Anointing of the Sick
4824:History of the papacy
4642:VISION Vocation Guide
4489:Catholic Encyclopedia
3988:Catholic News Service
3960:The church considers
3819:Catholic News Service
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2026:Anointing of the Sick
1912:Himerius of Tarragona
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5706:Episcopal conference
5668:St. Peter's Basilica
5026:Sexual abuse scandal
4982:Catholic Reformation
4318:can. 235.1, CIC 1983
4176:"Transubstantiation"
4100:(February 5, 2019).
4098:The Associated Press
4053:Pastoral Psychology,
1969:Liturgy of the Hours
1821:Litany of the Saints
1689:Bishops' Conferences
1571:which functioned at
1439:Messerschmitt Bf 109
1394:broke away from the
1202:apostolic succession
1161:, distinct from the
782:Commissary Apostolic
415:Ecclesiastical judge
395:Defender of the bond
6762:Catholic priesthood
6629:Neocatechumenal Way
6594:Charismatic Renewal
6308:Annuario Pontificio
5906:Particular churches
5582:Ecumenical councils
5354:Perpetual virginity
5189:Communitas perfecta
5133:Sermon on the Mount
4309:can. 242.1 CIC 1983
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1528:Passover and Christ
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1137:Catholics living a
1130:and priests in the
1123:Annuario Pontificio
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899:Organization titles
704:Provincial superior
277:Territorial prelate
79:order of precedence
27:Catholic holy order
6466:Premonstratensians
4849:Ante-Nicene period
4727:Lists of Catholics
4653:2016-03-16 at the
4483:"Priesthood"
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3651:Religious minister
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4436:978-1-118-07778-8
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1859:Clerical celibacy
1731:(as opposed to a
1569:Jewish priesthood
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1418:Apostolicae curae
1392:Union of Scranton
1343:Symbolum Nicaenum
1070:particular church
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731:Additional titles
667:Master of novices
356:Military ordinary
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464:Minor orders
459:Major orders
447:Lay cardinal
440:Commendatory
193:Metropolitan
138:Papal legate
6701:Health care
6687:Pax Christi
6639:Schoenstatt
6604:Sant'Egidio
6436:Legionaries
6416:Franciscans
6391:Cistercians
6386:Carthusians
6341:Annonciades
6200:Altarpieces
6093:West Syriac
6088:East Syriac
6068:Alexandrian
5692:Holy orders
5673:Swiss Guard
5613:Dicasteries
5608:Roman Curia
5506:Evangelists
5464:Holy Family
5399:Personalism
5389:Natural law
5367:Josephology
5301:Holy orders
4939:Inquisition
4896:Middle Ages
4886:Monasticism
4854:Constantine
4778:Crucifixion
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4082:February 9,
3966:trans women
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3635:Amovibility
3160:Switzerland
2094:among some
2073:married men
1920:magisterium
1833:Holy Spirit
1809:Holy Orders
1769:(such as a
1596:Last Supper
1482:transgender
1435:Tiger tanks
1431:V-2 rockets
1304:Reformation
1248:presbyteroi
1218:Last Supper
1198:holy orders
1143:monasticism
1105:sacerdotium
1086:Holy Orders
1027:Holy orders
1011:Philippines
877:Regionarius
867:Protodeacon
862:Protopriest
802:Minor canon
303:Consecrator
67:Saint Peter
6456:Oratorians
6411:Dominicans
6381:Carmelites
6376:Camillians
6324:institutes
6137:Tridentine
6073:Antiochian
5993:Macedonian
5938:Belarusian
5828:Provincial
5743:Archbishop
5663:Roman Rota
5625:Properties
5550:By country
5546:Precedence
5511:Confessors
5491:Archangels
5481:Patriarchs
5381:Philosophy
5359:Veneration
5324:Assumption
5294:Last rites
5261:Sacraments
5205:Four marks
5016:Vatican II
4964:Modern era
4800:Succession
4614:Tarnavky,
4230:2022-03-12
4185:2022-03-12
4160:2022-03-12
4022:2018-09-27
3947:2016-02-01
3667:References
2756:Luxembourg
2010:in solidum
1906:wrote the
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1668:See also:
1573:the temple
1537:Ordination
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1244:presbyters
1088:, he acts
1043:presbyters
1019:priesthood
927:Inquisitor
827:Prebendary
822:Postulator
772:Chorbishop
757:Archdeacon
752:Archpriest
577:Seminarian
481:Officialis
471:Missionary
388:Archdeacon
341:Chancellor
215:Archbishop
203:Catholicos
6697:See also:
6649:Charities
6558:Discalced
6486:Trappists
6481:Theatines
6451:Olivetans
6396:Clarisses
6366:Blue nuns
6351:Basilians
6328:societies
6236:See also:
6122:Mozarabic
6112:Ambrosian
6098:Malankara
6083:Byzantine
6043:Ukrainian
6018:Ruthenian
5983:Hungarian
5968:Ethiopian
5943:Bulgarian
5910:sui iuris
5894:Postulant
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5758:Auxiliary
5753:Coadjutor
5723:Patriarch
5591:Cardinals
5538:Canon law
5534:Hierarchy
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5439:Relations
5427:Evolution
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5306:Matrimony
5279:Eucharist
5200:Ecumenism
5128:Salvation
5064:Catechism
5059:Tradition
5021:Communism
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4210:pp. 91–92
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2303:Singapore
2083:in 2014.
2018:Eucharist
1888:in 1139.
1763:education
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1684:canon law
1670:Candidacy
1664:Education
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1577:Jerusalem
1561:sacrifice
1453:released
1264:diaconate
1260:Eucharist
1240:episkopoi
1214:Eucharist
1110:presbyter
1082:Sacrament
939:Preceptor
882:Sacristan
832:Precentor
812:Ostiarius
714:Religious
687:Postulant
637:Corrector
570:Venerable
540:Principal
523:Presbyter
503:Palatinus
486:Ostiarius
476:Monsignor
430:Lay abbot
400:Definitor
373:Consultor
368:Confessor
313:Subdeacon
198:Patriarch
121:Protector
6756:Category
6741:Category
6634:Opus Dei
6619:Scouting
6609:Focolare
6476:Servites
6461:Piarists
6406:Crosiers
6142:Anglican
6078:Armenian
6008:Romanian
5998:Maronite
5973:Georgian
5963:Eritrean
5948:Chaldean
5933:Armenian
5928:Albanian
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5768:Emeritus
5748:Diocesan
5601:Advisers
5560:Holy See
5486:Prophets
5444:Politics
5215:Catholic
5195:Councils
5050:Theology
4929:Crusades
4864:Nicaea I
4795:Apostles
4773:Ministry
4742:Timeline
4722:Glossary
4651:Archived
4076:BBC News
3941:Archived
3832:"Father"
3613:See also
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1841:chasuble
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1767:Ordinary
1760:seminary
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1386:and the
1256:diakonoi
1163:diocesan
1100:sacerdos
1051:baptised
1023:ordained
807:Notarius
787:Datarius
603:Sub-dean
550:Reverend
513:Preacher
454:Minister
420:Exorcist
346:Chaplain
101:Cardinal
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42:Part of
6706:Schools
6662:Caritas
6570:Secular
6536:Workers
6431:Jesuits
6217:Museums
6212:Library
6190:Writers
6185:Artists
6165:Culture
6132:Paul VI
6013:Russian
6003:Melkite
5845:Brother
5823:General
5763:Titular
5733:Primate
5711:Eparchy
5701:Diocese
5648:Outline
5587:College
5577:Francis
5521:Virgins
5496:Martyrs
5422:Science
5329:History
5284:Penance
5269:Baptism
5170:Worship
5143:Vulgate
5091:Kingdom
5086:Trinity
5074:General
4829:Primacy
4737:History
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4616:Spohady
4572:20 June
3993:19 July
3559:Priests
3485:Priests
3411:Priests
3373:Priests
3332:Priests
3291:Priests
3237:Priests
3207:Priests
3177:Priests
3117:Priests
3065:Priests
3013:Priests
2975:Priests
2961:+193.1%
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2814:Priests
2773:Priests
2724:Priests
2683:Priests
2642:Priests
2593:Priests
2541:Priests
2489:Priests
2472:Belgium
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2372:Priests
2347:+144.2%
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2000:diocese
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1252:deacons
1220:, when
1181:History
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1047:pastors
1035:bishops
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1003:bishops
817:Peritus
737:Almoner
565:Blessed
518:Prefect
435:Abthain
336:Brother
331:Auditor
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270:Pontiff
265:Provost
260:Prelate
235:Primate
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6526:Marian
6446:Minims
6178:Marian
6028:Syriac
6023:Slovak
5953:Coptic
5889:Oblate
5884:Master
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5862:Sister
5818:Abbess
5785:Deacon
5780:Priest
5775:Parish
5718:Bishop
5688:Polity
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3438:+87.0%
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3304:10,192
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2898:Poland
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1771:bishop
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1557:priest
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1225:Christ
1039:priest
1013:, 2024
709:Rector
694:Oblate
677:Novice
662:Hermit
642:Custos
622:Abbess
535:Priest
491:Pastor
383:Deacon
378:Curate
308:Lector
210:Bishop
188:Eparch
116:Prince
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6531:Youth
6255:Media
6222:Music
6147:Zaire
6127:Roman
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6107:Latin
5978:Greek
5850:Friar
5814:Abbot
5728:Major
5643:Index
5542:Laity
5108:Dogma
5055:Bible
5031:Islam
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4750:Legal
4712:Index
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777:Coarb
762:Canon
699:Prior
647:Friar
627:Abbot
582:Vicar
555:Saint
528:Elder
425:Laity
363:Coarb
111:Crown
6207:Folk
5855:Monk
5596:List
5574:Pope
5469:Mary
4593:ISBN
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3995:2009
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3759:2016
3738:2018
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3591:2015
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