Priests

SC Priest: Voted for Obama? No Holy Communion

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:54:45 -0600

A Roman Catholic Priest in South Carolina told parishioners this week that they should not receive holy communion any longer if they voted for president-elect Barack Obama.

Soccer Star Chase Hilgenbrinck To Become Catholic Priest

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:30:43 -0500

Major League Soccer star Chase Hilgenbrinck has announced that he is retiring from pro soccer to devote his time to the process of becoming a priest in the Roman Catholic Church.

World's oldest bishop's house robbed in Italy

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 05 May 2008 06:46:28 -0500

The home of Antonio Rosario Mennonna, the world's oldest bishop who turns 102 on May 27, has been burgled, his nephew told journalists in Italy Monday.

Sweden’s Minister To Start Swedish-Based Imam Training

seher — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:43:43 -0600

Sweden’s Minister for Higher Education and Research, former Liberal Party leader Lars Leijonborg, wants to start Swedish-based training for Muslim priests, Imams.

Catholic Priest Returns To Ministry, Good Name Restored

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:14:46 -0600

Father Albert Gondek, a Catholic priest from the Diocese of Charlotte returns to ministry after being cleared of misconduct allegations.

Greek priest given suspended sentence for loud bell

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:00:48 -0600

A Greek Orthodox priest was given a suspended 70-day sentence after residents complained he rang his church bell too loudly and too often, national television reported on Friday.