Rajae Clarke, a 2017 graduate of Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, was one of three men on Aug. 9 who professed their “first vows” to the Jesuits — officially known as the Society of Jesus — at a special Mass in Syracuse, New York.
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Meet the Priests: Deacon Robert Ruggiero Aims to Follow St. Joseph’s Example, Become ‘Spiritual Father’
Deacon Robert Ruggiero has long thought that God had a specific mission for him — possibly the priesthood. But his journey to obedience lasted far beyond three days — about 30 years.
Bishop Robert Brennan ‘Proud,’ ‘Invigorated’ to See Cathedral Preparatory Graduates in Seminary
While Pedro Williams has long wanted to pursue the priesthood, seeing the Lord work through his classmates and through the priests and faculty at Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary was a determining factor in his decision to enter the seminary right out of high school.
Seeing Double: For Pair of Priests, Shared Faith Is Part of Their DNA
For many people, having a sibling who mirrors their every move might seem more frustrating than comforting. However, for two sets of twins in New York City, their shared bond has profoundly strengthened their faith and spiritual lives. The lives of Father Mark Amatrucola and Father Chris Lawton are intertwined not just by being twins, but by their shared journeys into the priesthood.
Study Shows Parish Priests Play Big Role in Influencing Vocations
Nearly two-thirds of the men being ordained to the priesthood this year said parish priests were an encouraging influence on their vocation, according to a new study.
Three Men Ordained as Transitional Deacons, Bringing Them Closer to the Priesthood
Thimote Cherelus, Nnamdi Eusebius Eze, and Ernesto Alonso-Aguila took one of their final steps toward priesthood in the Diocese of Brooklyn when they were ordained as transitional deacons by Bishop Brennan on Nov. 4 in the chapel at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie.
Rhode Island Priest Vlogs his Way Through Cardiac Surgery
Shortly after receiving his diagnosis, Father Zinno began to research the condition online to learn more about what to expect. He found that many of the most helpful resources came from YouTube vlogs by patients describing their recovery journey.
Three Priests Welcomed to the Diocese, First Group Ordained By Bishop Brennan
Three men on Saturday, June 4 added the title of “Father” to their names, and learning their parishes parish assignments in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Their ordination ceremony was the first for Bishop Robert Brennan since he was installed late last year.
Ordination to the Priesthood
New lives as Catholic priests in the Diocese of Brooklyn await three men set to be ordained Saturday, June 4 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Celebrating Jubilees in Priesthood 2022
In this special annual supplement, The Tablet salutes priest-jubilarians – men who have been called by God to serve at His altar and are celebrating significant anniversaries of ordination this year.