If I could do it now, I would go to the USA and train as a priest with the CMRI, and then come back to my own country and evangelize.
A few years ago we had a priest from Russia do just that, in fact our Bishop is still in touch with him.
Bishop Pivarunas said that the CMRI has a priest in Russia.
I didn't ask him what rite he uses, but I would suppose it must
be the Latin rite if he's CMRI, no?
And they are in the process of setting up regular Masses in
the Australia/Philippines region. I'm not sure where, though.
He was ordained a few years ago and I saw him last December when he Visited Omaha. He uses the Tridentine Latin Rite.
We also have a Priest Who is from New Zealand who Has Mass in Austrailia and the Phillipines and we have a Deacon who is from the Phillipines who will be ordained (GOD Willing) in December. Of course we don't know if the Bishop will send him there.
Pax
Thank you Malleus 01. A few years ago I heard stories of how
difficult it is for priests in Russia. Do you know if this Russian CMRI
priest is having any of those problems? They had to apply for
permission to remain in the country every 3 months, so building a
mission up was practically impossible ~ since when you would apply
for permission after successful propagation of the Faith, that fact
would be considered as a reason to NOT grant your visa renewal
when it expires.
I'm pretty sure I met the deacon. He told me the Bishop is the one
who taught him Latin pronunciation. When he serves Mass, I am
very happy to hear his responses because I can listen with joy, and
I don't need to even read my missal. Every word is formed and
nuanced properly. I was very impressed with that. I'm sure he will
make a fine priest.