In a traditional ordination ceremony held on Saturday, Cornelius took a vow of chastity and became a Catholic priest. His wife supported his conversion from an Episcopalian to Catholicism.
Now he's a dad and a father.
John Cornelius took a vow of chastity and became New York’s first married Catholic priest Saturday, in a traditional ordination ceremony as his wife and three daughters watched proudly from the pews.
Cornelius, 64, started out in a white robe, but was later draped in priestly vestments. He was somber through the rite, and ecstatic afterward.
“It’s wonderful. I feel like I’ve been working my whole life to answer God’s call and here I am,” said the former Episcopal priest.
His 20-minute ordination in Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville was presided over by Buffalo Bishop Richard Malone and several other priests. After swearing his faith to God, Cornelius prostrated himself as they prayed over him.
The newly anointed Father Cornelius was allowed to perform priestly rites for the rest of the service.
Cornelius’ wife of 33 years, Sharyl, gave her blessing to his switch from Episcopalian to Catholic priest — even though it meant giving up sexual relations.
For his part, Cornelius said his mission in life has changed.
“I’ve raised three girls already,” the new priest told the Daily News Friday, adding that sex is a gift from God for procreation.
Source : www.nydailynews.com
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