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Father Monte Hoyles

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Date of Ordination:
June 3, 2006

Influences:
Father Joseph Szybka, pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Attica, O.

Interests:
Reading, particularly books on theology, and sharing food and conversation with friends.

Best thing about priesthood:
Celebrating Mass and the sacrament of reconciliation.

 
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Do you have to be a virgin to enter the priesthood or consecrated life?

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While it is not an absolute requirement for a person to be virgin, if a person has fallen, it is necessary that the person now be living chastely. He should properly order his passions and demonstrate by his actions his ability to live celibately.
   
 


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