Saturday, May 3, 2008

Donald Cozzens to Speak at St. Theresa's in Briarcliff Manor on Monday May 5 at 7:30pm




Priesthood in Crisis, A Church in Trouble:
Is There Light in This Darkness
On Monday (May 5) at 7:30 p.m., Cozzens will speak at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Briarcliff Manor. Fr. Donald Cozzens wrote “The Changing Face of the Priesthood.”

The former seminary president who sparked a national debate on the impact of gays entering the Roman Catholic priesthood is now tackling another sensitive issue, adding his voice to those advocating an end to mandatory celibacy.

"Celibacy used to go with priesthood as fish went with Fridays," said the Rev. Donald Cozzens. "Over the past 40 to 50 years, I would argue that more and more Catholics are questioning the need to link celibacy with priesthood."

Cozzens has written many books on renewal in the church. His is a very thoughtful voice in a troubled church.

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