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Welcome to my website. Thanks for taking the time to
visit. You may have heard about the site through one of my books or articles.
Maybe we've met through one of my public speaking events or through my work
at St Joseph's School. Maybe you've heard me on the radio, or are interested
in some of the retreats and European tours I help run. However you've come in,
you'll find that this website draws together and provides links to my various
projects.
Over the last few years I've written several books and
many articles on Catholic Christianity, and started a business training and
personal development concept called Ordinary
Hero. In 2006 my life took an exciting new turn that brought me and my family
to Greenville, South Carolina.
I was ordained as a Catholic priest for the Diocese of
Charleston in December 2006 and my main job now is to serve as Chaplain to St
Joseph's Catholic School. I also serve on the staff of St
Mary’s, Greenville. My main vocation is to be a Catholic priest, but
none of my other work is inconsistent with this calling, and this website will
connect you with the different aspects of my work.
Many people wonder how I can be a Catholic priest, but
also have a wife and family. The Vatican makes a special exception for married
former Anglican priests who convert to the Catholic faith. If a bishop wishes
to ordain us, then he may apply to Rome for a dispensation from the vow of celibacy.
The ‘pastoral provision’ has allowed a couple of hundred former
Anglicans worldwide to be ordained and work as Catholic priests.
Thanks for dropping by. Feel free to explore the site
and let me know if you would like to use any articles or information you find
here. If you've benefited from my work, or have any comments or criticism, I'd
love to hear from you. If you'd like me to address your organization or would
like more information about my books, or my European tours, or any of my other
work, please be in touch through the contact page.
Thanks again for visiting and God bless you,
Fr. Dwight Longenecker
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