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Yahoo
21 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Photos of 12 men who became Catholic priests in the US
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — At a time when the U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe shortage of priests, the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new priests — its second-largest class ever — in a joyful Mass at its cathedral. Ahead of the ceremony, The Associated Press spent time with the men , who explained what drove them to choose a life of celibacy, obedience and devotion. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editor Patrick Sison.


Washington Post
2 days ago
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- Washington Post
Meet the men who just became Catholic priests in Virginia
ARLINGTON, Va. — At a time when the U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe shortage of priests, the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new priests — its second-largest class ever — in a joyful Mass at its cathedral. Ahead of the ceremony, The Associated Press spent time with the men , who explained what drove them to choose a life of celibacy, obedience and devotion.

Associated Press
2 days ago
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- Associated Press
Photos of 12 men who became Catholic priests in the US
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — At a time when the U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe shortage of priests, the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new priests — its second-largest class ever — in a joyful Mass at its cathedral. Ahead of the ceremony, The Associated Press spent time with the men, who explained what drove them to choose a life of celibacy, obedience and devotion. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editor Patrick Sison.