Why are so many young priests wearing traditional clerical clothing in public?

A much debated topic.

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[JakeHGuy]

Yep. Completely agree. The young priests are very encouraging to us laity. It helps us be stronger in our faith out in public.

[clivedytor]

I am a priest in the English countryside and wearing clerical clothing is without any doubt the best way to connect with people. They accept that I am there to be a friend and a pastor. Fr Clive

[patricias]

I am a 70 year old revert to the Catholic church. I cannot say thank you enough for being willing to wear your Sacramental religious clothing. None of us (The laity) ever understood why it was taken off in the first place when it is a Sacramental

[FatherJMarcelPortelli]

I'm with you, brother. The greatest ice-breaker to get people to talk about their faith (or to ask for a confession) is for the priest to wear a cassock and look like a priest.

[eesoteric.]

I’m a laywoman and I absolutely love seeing priests wearing their Roman cassock, it’s a testimony Catholicism and our beautiful tradition. Especially because there’s something about the cassock that makes them look so beautiful, I don’t know how to describe it.

[robertryan]

God bless all our young priests. Seeing them wearing the cassock lifts my heart. From Ireland ☘️

[fireice]

Rev. Fr. I am massively proud of all of you. I am a Catholic

[Strix]

This is so encouraging! While going through a dark place in my life, I have seen a priest wearing his collar in public and asked if he would bless and pray for me. He was delighted to do so. If he had not been wearing his collar, I would have never known to ask him. Thank you to you and all the other young priests who are a visible beacon of Christ for those in this dark world who are either of the faith or are trying to find their way home. God bless you! ❤️✝️

[reginaizar]

Thank you, Father. God bless these young priests who are not afraid to show their love and service for God, especially during these times when a lot of persecutions of Christians are happening, not only here in the US, but in other parts of the world. Even among us Catholics, where there is division between traditional and new order. It's very sad that a lot of women have turned their backs on God, because of them being pro-choice, pro abortion and supporting LGBTQ and transgenderism. But it's also nice to know that so many young men are converting to Catholicism and even going into priesthood. It used to be that the women or mothers were the ones teaching their family about God. Now, they don't even bother to talk about God to their families. I pray that these brave priests wearing their garbs will attract more people into returning if not converting many to God. These priests are the social workers that actually do more in helping people not just to get back on their feet but, most of all, help to save their souls. I pray that God will guide and protect these young priests and all priests that they may do the works our Lord Jesus Christ have instructed His apostles and disciples to do. And I also pray for our Pope and all the bishops, that the Holy Spirit may give them the gift of wisdom to know God's truth, the gift of knowledge to know God's will and purpose, the gift of counsel that they may use the right judgment in using the gifts of knowledge and wisdom, and the gift of piety that they may truly serve God and not themselves, and lastly the gift of fear of the Lord, which encompasses all the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit, that with fear of the Lord, our Pope and those under him will serve, honor and worship and most specially obey God's commandments and His will and the teachings of His Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. God bless you, Father, and may God help your YouTube channel to propagate His Words and teach and evangelize thousands of people. ✝️🛐🛐🛐🛐

[jmccallion]

Well said, Fr Sam! As a priest myself, I would take out my Rosary while waiting in the grocery line, and turns a few heads, but I know She appreciates it!

[mattduin]

God bless you Father and all the young priests returning to tradition. It's very heartening to see what God is doing in this generation of priests and seminarians

[inco]

It’s important to see priests dressed as such in public. It’s not lording it over us but humility in dressing according to their state in life.

[km]

I love it!! Please bring back lots of traditions! Latin mass, traditional dress, covering heads, communion on the tongue! Bring it all back!!

[unknownnn]

The exact reason why I always wear my clerical everywhere I go when I was a seminarian and also it's a conversation starter that can lead to evangelization.

[day]

Public witness is important in a world that has gone bonkers! Good to see you guys not embarrassed to do this publicly.

[e.g.]

It is so uplifting to see priests wearing the white collar... it changes my mood and I automatically smile... thank you from the bottom of my heart. It must be difficult bc there are many people that are mean and rude but there are a lot of us that are very proud of you all. Many blessings!!!

[rschiwal]

Northern Idaho has several Latin Mass churches. These churches are not in opposition to Vatican II and operate under the authority and approval of the local bishop. I went to confession at one one Saturday afternoon and was surprised to see the large church packed with young people. It looked like a youth rally, but was apparently just a Saturday afternoon. Young people are attracted to Traditional Catholic practices and don't want our faith dumbed down or updated for a modern audience. They crave stability, holiness and truth.

[speedygonzales]

Right on, Fr. We all need to return to Tradition, pure & simple.

[mikemorales]

There was also the problem of the scandals involving priests and children. Priests were afraid to wear their priestly garbs in public because they were accosted in public or at least given the evil eye. Good for you standing up for the traditions and morality of the Church.

[theressaunders]

Beautiful! Wearing the cassock is a great witness to Christ and we all need to be able to recognize a priest in public, especially the children. For too long have we not seen any priests or nuns in public with their traditional attire. It reminds is right away of the presence of God in our ordinary lives. Thank you to be such a good example! God be with you and bless you!!