Walk with us as a priest missioner
September/October 2013
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Scarboro invites you to respond to the call of the Spirit and join us as a priest missioner. It will change your life. Scarboro priests serve through teaching, dialogue, prayer, celebration, and the witness of our person and lifestyle. Through the celebration of the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, Scarboro priests worship with the community, giving thanks to God who nourishes, forgives, heals, and renews us. We have tasted the “goodness of the Lord” and are challenged to be active in sharing Christ’s mission.
Through dialogue and friendship, Scarboro priests develop a deep respect for peoples of other religious traditions and cultures. We are at times like bridges between their culture and religious belief and ours. We learn to witness humbly to Christ and to discover the Spirit of God at work among the people we serve. We are called to be advocates for justice and peace among the poor and marginalized. We witness to how the oppressed, when brought together and guided by the ideals of the Gospel, are able to employ their gifts for their own common good and for the future. We also witness to the sacredness of the Earth and invite all people to care for the gift of creation, which sustains us.
Requirements for application as a Scarboro priest missioner:
- 21–40 years of age, with a college or university degree (academic records will be required for acceptance into the seminary for studies)
- Canadian citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status
- Good physical and mental health
- Active involvement in the Catholic Church
- An open mind and heart
The process begins with the application, an autobiography, an interview, providing of personal references, and initial acceptance by an Admissions Committee. Later requirements include a full medical report, psychological testing, and further interviews prior to recommendation and acceptance.
Contact: Fr. Ron MacDonell, 416-261-7135, Ext. 250 Email: ron.macdonell.sfm@gmail.ca
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