The Diocese of Namur ordains four new priests

Jose Miguel Alvarez Silva From Santiago, Chile, Luciano Borghese From Abruzzo, Italy Gustavo Lezcano Hernandez From Medellin, Colombia Patrick Bodart From Hingion in the province of Namur, they studied together at the Séminaire Notre-Dame de Namur (SND).

On Sunday, June 30 at 3 p.m. Bishop Pierre Warren They were ordained priests for the Diocese of Namur in the Cathedral of Saint-Aubin. With the exception of Patrick Bodart, all are associated with the Neocatechumenal Way.

Chilean Jose Miguel (34) He felt a completely unexpected call to become a missionary at the age of fifteen. Until then he was more interested in scouting, sports and hip-hop. However, during the retreat, he was deeply moved by his call to become a missionary in the world. “I jumped out of my chair…literally,” he recalls with a laugh.

Italian Luciano (39) He studied electronics in high school and started working immediately afterward. The church was suitable for the holidays until a friend invited him to join the meetings of the Neocatechumenal Way. “My friend has completely transformed, so happy! I wanted to understand what he was going through.”

Colombian Gustavo (31) He was introduced to the Neocatechumenal Way through his sister. Simple Christian teaching touches him deeply. A young man who loves sports and parties and is studying as he completes his high school education to be an electrician to fund his dream of studying architecture one day, changes priorities in his life. “This invitation is truly the fruit of listening to the Word of God in the community. I never thought of becoming a priest! never!’

Belgian Patrick (44) He is the youngest of six members in a farming family. “Except when the cattle had to calve, the whole family would gather every week for Sunday mass.” Patrick learns to love the Mass and wants to give back what he received. The would-be priest had basic training as a pastry chef, and also graduated in tourism. “My travels have shaped my personality, especially my Youth International Days.” Patrick has been there in Rome, Canada, Germany, Australia, Brazil, and Poland as a volunteer, pilgrim, and ultimately in logistics.

source: Diocese of Namur (French)