The smell of the sheep is not something external to the priest that he may put on from time to time when engaging in ministry.
William I. Orbih
The Rev. William I. Orbih, from Abuja, Nigeria, is a visiting assistant professor of theology and the seminary rector at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville, Minn. He received his Ph.D. in theology from the University of Notre Dame.
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Catholics, we must be more attentive to the poor and vulnerable who show up in our parishes
As a Black person who sometimes ministers in predominantly white parishes, I can appreciate how easy it is to feel out of place. It makes all the difference to hear words of welcome.