There is only one "order" of priest, so to speak. In the Catholic faith, there are many religious Orders, such as Benedictine, Jesuit, Dominican, Franciscan, etc. Some of these men are chosen for the priesthood, but that is separate from their religious vocations. A Benedictine monk is a monk whether he is ordained to the priesthood or not. The priesthood as an "order" would be between deacon and bishop.
Yes, because those who cannot recieve communion because they are not confirmed can get a blessing, and I know many people who are not Catholic that have been blessed by a Catholic priest.
The base for many cultural jokes.
There are many priests who got married. Martin Luther is one of the most well known priest who got married.
Colombia's official religion is Catholic, but there are many more religions group legally formed.
there were many different orders, it would depend on what region in the country you are asking about.
In many Christian denominations, including the Catholic Church, women are not permitted to receive Holy Orders, which includes the roles of priest, deacon, and bishop. This is based on traditional interpretations of scripture and church teachings regarding the roles of men and women in clergy. Some other Christian denominations do ordain women to these roles.
.Catholic AnswerThree times, once for each Order: Deacon, Priest, and Bishop. But only once, like Baptism and Confirmation, Holy Orders makes an ontological change in the person receiving the Sacrament - in other words, it makes them something different, and that difference is permanent, it can never be repeated and it cannot be removed.
a catholic priest cannot help to be a public figure since it involves the community and many other ethical issues.
As of 2008, there are approximately 40,580 Catholic priests serving in the United States of America.
After the Reformation, many Catholic priests faced significant challenges as Protestantism gained traction. Some priests remained loyal to the Catholic Church and continued their ministry, while others converted to Protestantism, leading to a split in congregations. The Catholic Church responded by implementing reforms through the Council of Trent, which aimed to address corruption and reaffirm Catholic doctrine. This period also saw the establishment of new religious orders, such as the Jesuits, dedicated to education and missionary work.
There are thousands of religious orders worldwide, including both men's and women's orders in the Catholic Church alone. The exact number is difficult to determine, as new orders are established and existing ones may merge or dissolve over time.
After a Catholic priest retires many try to relax as much as possible. Some may even move into retirement communities in Italy. If you would like to hire one you can contact them directly or ask their parish for contact information.