Pastor learning lessons of 'art
of priesthood'

	GREAT ADVENTURE: Four years after his ordination to the priesthood, Fr. John Girotti sees his vocation as "a great adventure," full of surprises. Oct. 29 is Priesthood Sunday. (Rick Evans photo)

Oct. 29 is Priesthood Sunday

By Joanne Flemming
Compass Correspondent

Back when Fr. John Girotti was in the seminary, he thought being a priest was a science.

"You say this. Then the person will react that way. You will know what to say in return," recalled Fr. Girotti.

But since his ordination in 2002, Fr. Girotti, 30, has learned by "dealing with people and the soul," that "there is a real art to that. There has to be a sensitivity, an understanding and a realization that things are not always as they seem. There needs to be patience, understanding and giv(ing) God room to work."

That is one of the many reasons that Fr. Girotti, 30, has found the priesthood to "a great adventure," full of surprises.   Full story ...

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