THE THREE PRIESTLY PROMISES

Last Thursday, 26th June, the universal Church celebrated the Jubilee for priests. Here in the diocese of Ferns, priests of the diocese and some lay friends gathered in the chapel of St Peter's College to give thanks for the gift of the priesthood followed by a meal in the Talbot Hotel. Joining us was deacon Eamonn Salmon who will be ordained to the priesthood this Sunday 29th June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul.

Having recently ordained three deacons and three priests for his diocese in the US, Bishop Robert Barron wrote the article below on the three promises transitory deacons and priests make at their ordination - to promise obedience, to pray the liturgy of the hours and to commit to celibacy. You can read this article by clicking the link below:

The Three Great Promises - Word on Fire