Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Holy Orders confers the character of Jesus Christ in a special way.  The ministerial priesthood is essentially different from the priesthood enjoyed by all those who are baptised, for the priest is empowered to “consecrate, offer and administer the Body of Christ” for the good of the Church and of the world.

The priest is to gather and mould his community so that everyone may live and work in the communion of love which is the Church. The celibacy of priests is a sign which enables them to more freely devote themselves to the service of God and men and women.

The priest is ordained, then, to act in the person of Jesus Christ.  The fullness of the ministerial priesthood belongs to the Bishop, who is assisted by priests and deacons.

Holy Cross Parish is served by the Capuchin Community.