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Cardinal urges Boston priests to be united in sacramental brotherhood
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BURLINGTON, Mass. (CNS) -- Priests today must be inspired by the ministry of St. John Vianney, their patron saint, which was characterized by love and prayer, Boston Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley said. He urged priests to forge a renewed fraternal unity that celebrates their shared missions of serving Christ and being shepherds for his people. The cardinal made the comments at the Boston Archdiocese's 2009 Presbyteral Convocation, held June 10 to help archdiocesan priests prepare for the Year for Priests, which opened June 19. Pope Benedict XVI announced the church's yearlong focus in March in an effort to further appreciation and support for priests around the world. Nearly 350 priests gathered in Burlington to share a day of brotherhood and renewed unity with Cardinal O'Malley, their archbishop. The theme of the convocation was "Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of Priests."
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