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Different Kinds of Priesthood. John Sunday, June 26, 2005

Question:

I would like some information about obtaining Priesthood, And if, a Foreigner could Come to Rome, To study Theology, and take on the path of Priesthood?, What would be required for this?.

And, Ive heard there are Certian Exorcist-Priests, How have they come to be this, What did they do, To do that?.

I Think alot about Religion and Such, Here in Sweden, We are, "Protestantic"? Or Such?, Ive never really Understood its significance.

Thanks.

Question Answered by Mr. Jacob Slavek

Dear John,

According to my map of World religions, Sweden is largely Lutheran, which is a Protestant religion.  I don't know if you yourself are Lutheran or Catholic, but men from all over the world go to Rome to study for the Catholic Priesthood.  Most I believe study in Rome to be ordained back in their home country.  I would ask a Catholic Priest near your area if there is one, I'm sure that he would be able to connect you with someone that can help you.

Priests who perform the Rite of Exorcism did not specifically study in the seminary for that purpose.  Although candidates do study the rite in the seminary, it is not until much later that they are actually chosen for exorcisms.  Priests themselves do not actively pursue this ministry, rather the bishops decide usually quietly which priest is the best choice among those who have already been ordained for many years.

Let me know if I can be of further help,

Mr. Slavek
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