How great, though, are the designs of God, who sanctifies the life of the Church through the sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders.
This same Church is ministered to by those who have received the sacrament of Holy Orders.
Through this sacrament, Christ calls men to serve as bishops, priests, and deacons, who play particular roles in teaching, sanctifying, and governing the people of God. His one priesthood is communicated to men whose role is to be teachers and stewards of the mysteries of the faith.
While they hold legitimate spiritual authority over the faithful, the ordained ministers of the Church are primarily called to selfless service of God’s people through word and sacrament.
Consider supporting future priests through prayer and financial gifts to this appeal
La Sagrada Eucaristía es el Cuerpo y la Sangre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, la fuente y cumbre de nuestra fe católica. Nuestros seminaristas esperan con ansias el día en que podrán llevar la Eucaristía a ustedes y a sus familias. Al celebrar el don del sacerdocio en este Domingo del Sacerdocio, les invitamos a considerar, en oración, apoyar la Colecta de los Seminaristas. El 100% de su donación se destinará a la formación de los sacerdotes que sirven en el oeste de Oregón.