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I don’t get it.
From a newpaper in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
New Archbishop hopes to blend Indigenous and Catholic spirituality
In his native tongue of Tamil, Susai Jesu’s name literally translates to Joseph Jesus.
Catholicism runs deep in the Indian-born priest who was recently appointed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas, which covers northern regions of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
As a young boy, his mother would take him to church regularly at 4:30 in the morning and again in the evening.
“That’s how I strengthened my faith – directly from my Mom who gave me the seed for the religious vocation.”
During his time as a catechist, leading prayer service, as choir master, and alter boy, he noticed something that didn’t sit well with him. The priest would offer mass, but leave right away.
“There were lots of elderly women and men waiting to meet and receive blessings from the priest, but that wasn’t the case,” said Jesu. “I decided myself, if I ever became a priest, I would be available, at service, any time. So, availability is key for my becoming a priest.”
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From a newpaper in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
New Archbishop hopes to blend Indigenous and Catholic spirituality
In his native tongue of Tamil, Susai Jesu’s name literally translates to Joseph Jesus.
Catholicism runs deep in the Indian-born priest who was recently appointed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas, which covers northern regions of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
As a young boy, his mother would take him to church regularly at 4:30 in the morning and again in the evening.
“That’s how I strengthened my faith – directly from my Mom who gave me the seed for the religious vocation.”
During his time as a catechist, leading prayer service, as choir master, and alter boy, he noticed something that didn’t sit well with him. The priest would offer mass, but leave right away.
“There were lots of elderly women and men waiting to meet and receive blessings from the priest, but that wasn’t the case,” said Jesu. “I decided myself, if I ever became a priest, I would be available, at service, any time. So, availability is key for my becoming a priest.”
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