Posted on 08/24/2022 6:32:06 PM PDT by marshmallow
Local young Catholic says a reverent liturgy and better faith formation could help
The new bishop of the Diocese of Columbus wants to see more priests come out of the 60,000 student Ohio State University – so he has sent in a new chaplain to boost vocations.
Bishop Earl Fernandes is just a few months into his new role, but he wants to fix a problem the diocese has – it did not ordain any new priests this year.
He appointed Adam Streitenberger, a diocesan priest, to oversee the St. Thomas More Newman Center at OSU with an explicit goal to obtain more seminarians and eventually, priests.
“This is the first step in an exciting and renewed vision for vocations and evangelization within the Diocese of Columbus, in which the St. Thomas More Newman Center will play a vital role,” the bishop (pictured) stated in a news release.
“With over 60,000 students attending The Ohio State University, the Diocese is presented with an incredible opportunity for both the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the potential for future priests and religious,” the diocese stated in its announcement. “Religious” refers to people who might become nuns or brothers in different religious orders, such as the Dominicans or the Franciscans.
The diocese declined to comment beyond its news release when asked for further information on its plans to increase vocations. “Specific details regarding programs will be released at a later date,” communications director Jason Mays told The College Fix. Attempts to reach Streitenberger, the new chaplain, were not successful.
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Dear Bishop Fernandes: The traditional Latin mass is the real youth mass.
This seems like fertile ground for a vocations priest from the Companions of the Cross order.
That order has seen amazing growth in the past 20-25 years. A Bible-based and Spirit filled ministry.
Did you read the article? It tends to agree with your sentiment.
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