Author Topic: New seminary in Boston, KY (Read 7948 times)

SeanGovan · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2013, 04:49:13 PM »

Quote from: Frances

If anyone can do it, it's Fr. Pfeiffer. He has the energy, zeal, and closeness to Our Lord. I've been witness to him converting a complete stranger in about 20 minutes. But lest anyone accuse me of idolatry, he has plenty of flaws which I will not name! Keep him in your prayers. And who cares if the seminarians come from outside the U.S.? The seminary will not be luxurious, and the work will be challenging, especially if they have to learn English. Weeding out unworthy candidates should not be hard in a class of five! We need holy priest-warriors, not American or English-speaking priests.(emphasis added)

That hits the nail right on the head!

"We need holy priest-warriors, not American or English-speaking priests." Teach me the Faith, in the first place, and give me the sacraments, in the second place, and I will owe you an eternal debt of gratitude!

Anyway, let's assume that the fifteen candidates have upright intentions until and unless they they prove otherwise.

Marlelar · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2013, 07:17:24 PM »

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I think he's saying that they are likely to use and abuse the seminary to gain access to the US. Then leave once they have residency.

Is that even possible? Wouldn't they lose their visa if they left the seminary?

Student visa fraud is rampant in the US, however I don't imagine that would be much of a problem with traditional seminary students. I am sure they would be thoroughly vetted before being admitted to the seminary.

Marsha

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #12 on:** June 04, 2013, 09:43:57 PM »

Quote from: SeanGovan

Quote from: Frances
If anyone can do it, it's Fr. Pfeiffer. He has the energy, zeal, and closeness to Our Lord. I've been witness to him converting a complete stranger in about 20 minutes. But lest anyone accuse me of idolatry, he has plenty of flaws which I will not name! Keep him in your prayers. And who cares if the seminarians come from outside the U.S.? The seminary will not be luxurious, and the work will be challenging, especially if they have to learn English. Weeding out unworthy candidates should not be hard in a class of five! We need holy priest-warriors, not American or English-speaking priests.(emphasis added)

That hits the nail right on the head!

"We need holy priest-warriors, not American or English-speaking priests." Teach me the Faith, in the first place, and give me the sacraments, in the second place, and I will owe you an eternal debt of gratitude!

Anyway, let's assume that the fifteen candidates have upright intentions until and unless they they prove otherwise.

Give me a holy priest from anywhere in the world and I'll be just fine. I've
known some very dedicated Asians, Latinos, Africans, Indians (from India)
and others. American culture is so steeped in materialism, it's a tough go
to find good young men. But they do exist.

About a century ago the majority of the world's priests were coming from
Ireland. A few years ago, there was one ordination in the entire country.
That was NovusOrdo, though.

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #13 on:** June 04, 2013, 09:48:35 PM »

What does Fr. Pfeiffer have to say to young men who are planning to
enroll at Winona in the fall? Does it depend on the individual? Is the
curriculum different this year from last? Is there any way of knowing
how it might change next year? Things like that...............

-As Fr. Schell used to say.

Wessex · « **Reply #14 on:** June 05, 2013, 03:23:08 AM »

One must not be so naive about newcomers to the West. To the outside world, the streets of America (and Europe) are paved with gold. The 'college visa' route is a notorious backdoor entry point; once inside the country impressionable young minds decover the 'delights' around them and eventually vanish. America is full of 'illegals'.

Better no seminary if this is the only way to fill it. Have we run out of French candidates? American/European sensitivities have to be considered otherwise they will vote with their feet.