Historically Catholic soldiers and sailors recruited into the clergy were not uncommon. Growing up I knew several priests who served in World War II before going to the seminary.
Thought For the Day
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
Her training from the navy would prepare her well for life as a Cloistered nun.
May God bless her greatly and protect her from the likes of the bishop of Rome and his capos.
[…] 2022 International Gregorian Chant Conference – Christopher Jasper at The Catholic Gentleman Historically Catholic Soldiers Recruited into the Clergy were Common – The American Catholic Meanwhile, the Novus Ordo is the Only Expression of the Roman Rite. . […]
There are quite a few former military who are priests in the Arlington VA diocese. Many of them after a parish assignment and with the bishop’s permission apply to the military ordinariate for a stint.