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Does a person have to give up friends and family to become a priest or religious brother/sister?

April 26, 2017Brother family friends person priest Religious sister

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Does a person have to give up friends and family to become a priest or religious brother/sister?

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No. Friends and family provide important support for priests and religious sisters and brothers. Whether you are a parish priest or a priest in a religious community, the needs of the people you serve take priority. In this sense, you “let go” of family and friends.