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Life-long fidelity to the priestly ministry is possible. This saintly priest has inspired many vocations because of his impeccable life.
He has a stooped gait but a young spirit. Mgr. Félix Yáñez Montoya, 92, has been a priest for 69 years. He has spent far more time in ministry than he did living with his blood family — a decision he has never regretted. Surrounded by the faithful of the parish where he still serves, he recently celebrated his anniversary of ordination and thanked God for his vocation.
He’s originally from Apaseo el Grande, a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico. Many priests have known him since they began their seminary formation and all remember him with respect and affection. One of his former classmates, a teacher in the seminary, said that he has always been a great example of “a priest of integrity, dedicated to his ministry, a companion on the road, an impeccable and faithful spiritual director.”
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He has a stooped gait but a young spirit. Mgr. Félix Yáñez Montoya, 92, has been a priest for 69 years. He has spent far more time in ministry than he did living with his blood family — a decision he has never regretted. Surrounded by the faithful of the parish where he still serves, he recently celebrated his anniversary of ordination and thanked God for his vocation.
He’s originally from Apaseo el Grande, a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico. Many priests have known him since they began their seminary formation and all remember him with respect and affection. One of his former classmates, a teacher in the seminary, said that he has always been a great example of “a priest of integrity, dedicated to his ministry, a companion on the road, an impeccable and faithful spiritual director.”
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92-year-old has given 69 years to priestly ministry
Life-long fidelity to the priestly ministry is possible. This saintly priest has inspired many vocations because of his impeccable life.
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