Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: priesthood

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According to the biographical notes of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, he became a teacher and taught for a certain period until he felt the call to the priesthood.

Source: https://www.cameroononline.org/vatican-among-the-new-venerables-also-the-first-cameroonian-fidei-donum/

According to the latest data provided by the CEE, fewer than a thousand candidates for the priesthood have been in formation in the 2022-2023 academic year, the first time that the figure fell below that level since records have been kept in modern times.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/the-pope-didn-t-summon-spain-s-bishops-to-chew-them-out-says-cardinal-omella

After about six years, he managed to escape and ended up in France where he entered the priesthood.

Source: https://www.fedsmith.com/2023/03/31/legislation-would-give-federal-employees-st-patricks-day-holiday/

“Along the line, I saw that it (priesthood) was not where I belonged but I could not just rush out of it.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/03/27/catholic-priest-dumps-christianity-to-become-a-fetish-priest/

As Meyer progressed though his priesthood, he saw many similarities between his time helping others in the fraternity house and the parishioners of his church.

Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/439184/fraternity-house-gods-house

Bishop Robert Deeley announced in May 2020 that the diocese had expelled Cipolle, removing him from the priesthood in Maine.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/04/19/hospitals-website-drops-name-of-former-maine-priest-working-there-as-a-chaplain/

But our God chooses to share this power to forgive with sinful fallible men through the priesthood, to make his power to heal present, in and throughout human history.

Source: https://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/advent-reflections-2023/94308

But the seminary’s core mission is to prepare men for service in the priesthood.

Source: https://www.mcall.com/2023/09/16/st-charles-borromeo-seminary-tour/

He added that the diocese will develop new ways to keep contact with college students, like Birth, who express interest in the priesthood but are attending college on their own.

Source: https://thetablet.org/joy-sadness-mingle-at-final-convocation-for-cathedral-seminary-house-of-formation/

He also became involved in Cursillo, which would become a major part of his priesthood and what he considered “an extraordinary experience and blessing.”

Source: https://thecatholicpost.com/2023/12/31/fr-duane-jack-82-longtime-cursillo-director-dies-funeral-friday-in-moline/

He said seeing their elder priests would be an inspiration for him and others, who were recently ordained, to bolster their commitment to stay on with priesthood.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1857262/2600-priests-bishops-on-holiness-retreat-in-cebu-city

He spent just 10 months in priesthood.

Source: https://pointblanknews.com/pbn/news/catholic-priest-shot-dead/

However, celibacy among the priesthood was a long standing tradition before that.

Source: https://www.fark.com/comments/12786216?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=comments&utm_campaign=fark

I also did not understand the gift of the priesthood because I could not get past the sacrifice made by the priest.

Source: https://denvercatholic.org/meet-the-archdioceses-newest-priests-and-where-theyll-be-assigned/

Missionary evangelization has been a focus for Bishop Rhoades throughout his own priesthood and episcopal ministry.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/features/for-this-us-bishop-synodality-is-aimed-at-one-thing-mission

Naturally, people don't tend to go into the priesthood thinking of the money first and foremost, but according to Kununu's research, the earning potential is astounding.

Source: https://www.thelocal.de/20230126/five-well-paid-jobs-in-germany-that-nobody-wants-to-do

The Jewish roots of the Christian priesthood spell an understanding of the priesthood that is continuity in discontinuity.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/01/adam-and-christ-the-priest-at-the-origin-and-the-original-priest-2/