Differences between Religious or Diocesan Priests?

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[RraaNdDoMmgGiiRrlL]

Pray for our diocese. Our bishop died in February. As a teenager, I only met him a few times. But he was the bishop who confirmed me. He had a huge impact on me, though! Rest in peace, Bishop Peter.

[albertbenedictsolimanosa]

I went through this dilemma in my discernment. In the end, I chose to remain with the Augustinian friars (OSA), and thanks be to God, I was just ordained priest last Saturday. Please pray for me 🙏

[GeorgianPapist]

Pray for vocations across the world. Our diocese has 1 priest for every thousand parishioners, and most priests are centered in one city.

And please pray for our Bishop, Stephen D Parkes. He’s relatively young for a bishop and I think he’s got a very good future ahead of him!

[ledzepgirlnmful]

My Dad's oldest brother was a Franciscan Priest, served here in NM after Second World War.
His name was Father Fray Angelico Chávez and along with his priestly duties, he was also a historian. Having worked on Church history and Genealogy of NM. My uncle was remarkable and he loved serving God, Country and all the folks that he crossed paths with.
I absolutely enjoy the knowledge and wisdom that you share with us. Thank you Father Casey.
🙏🙏

[bernarrcoletta]

When I was a child, we had a Capuchin friary in my neighborhood. The friars would walk around the neighborhood in the late afternoon, and we would always find ourselves in the area when they went on their walks. I always felt better after talking to them.

We would get in fights, as children do, and they frequently brought peace with them. The Church sold the friary. I really miss the friars. They made life better.

[alphacause]

I have been a Catholic all my life, and I wasn't even aware of the distinction in the priesthood, between diocesan and religious priests. Thank you, Father Casey, for this informative look into the priesthood. Please do more of these types of videos, covering various structural aspects of our Church. This is so fascinating.

[deanryanmartin]

6:14 "The Church most certainly needs both. Which one do you feel called to?" This question hits me hard.

[christ_mark]

I’m currently discerning the priesthood! Wanting to be a religious one🙏 God bless

[edizzle]

Thank you Fr Casey for the great content as alway. I just made my Profession in March as a 3rd order Franciscan. I feel my spiritual life has improved on this journey.

[angelstevens]

Got that long time ago. It is good to hear it again. Long live the Church and it will. Amen.

[jlawrence]

There is one other major difference. Diocesan priests can own property. They can participate in social insurance plans like Medicare and social security; religious priests cannot. If a diocesan priest takes a position, he is paid directly like any other citizen. If a religious priest is paid for work, it goes directly to the order. This has serious ramifications should the religious priest leave the order late in his life.

[navytav]

We were very blessed to have Fr. Joachim Giermek with us after his time as the Minister General of the Conventual Franciscans. He brought great wisdom and had such a gentle spirit. He is sorely missed.

[mspaint]

I know I'm not your intended audience, but I can't thank you more from the bottom of my heart! You've made someone who is confused by these elements, much happier and more confident to engage with my Catholic peers. Intended or not, you've made it easier for people across the glode to be friends. All my love dude.

[JenniMeer]

Thank you Father Casey!! As a recent convert, I had a hard time understanding this concept. You were clear and concise and answered all my questions in under 7 minutes. I’m writing a novel and my third book will have a pious but poor Catholic community and now I understand how to write Father Manuel’s character accurately. Blessings from North Carolina, USA

[kentd]

Well said, Fr, Casey. Blessings on you and your priestly life. (from a diocesan priest brother)

[sandranapoli]

Thank you Father Casey! Love how you explain everything so clearly.

[TheRichrocker]

In Austria, many religious priests - especially of the old monasterian orders like the Benedictines - have to combine both, since many monasteries are responsible for a great number of parishes, either incorporated by the order or entrusted to them by the bishops.
It is often hard for these priests to balance their vocation to be a monk with the needs of their parishes.

[dancurran]

The Franciscans left our St. Francis parish in Sacramento CA. I miss them but the two diocesan priests that we have had since have been good men. Franciscans were special but the community remains.

[JulianWatsonThe]

Thank you Father, been waiting for something like this.

[zogalex]

Fascinating discussion, Father. Your tackling questions like this is my favorite of your content!