Hi, Rev. Anonymous —

Great to hear from you! That's a very good question.

There currently is a process for Anglican and Lutheran ministers to become Catholic priests but I'm not sure about Assembly of God ministers.

My guess is that, although there is no formal process for Assembly of God pastors to become priests, is it possible. You should discuss this with the pastor that brings you into the Church.
He can also assist you in:

• the discernment process
• what it would take for you to become a Catholic priest.

It is my understanding that, if there was a process for you to become a priest, if your current wife passed into eternal life (died), you would not be able to re-marry.

Know you are in my prayers my brother!

Mike

Hi, Reverend —

It's wonderful to hear about the work the Holy Spirit is doing in your life Brother Anonymous. I am revert (as opposed to convert) to the Church. Prior to returning, I was a Pentecostal minister on staff at a Spirit-filled Baptist Church so I know where you are coming from.

Usually, in the West, only celibate men are ordained, however there are some exceptions made for those ministers that come into the Church with a more sacramental understanding of ministry. Typically, it is easier for:

• Anglicans
• Lutherans, and
• Methodists.

I think it would be best for you continue your journey into the Church and learn what it means to be a lay Catholic for a period of time.

There are many opportunities for ministry in the Church. As minister, you obviously have a Word gift. However, that doesn't necessarily translate to the Priesthood — although it could. God could call you to the diaconate which is very common for married men. There are a variety of other roles you could play in various apostolates as well.

The most important thing, for you now, is to continue to let the Holy Spirit guide you home.

I'm sure there are doctrinal matters that you'll have to struggle with. To that end, we are always at your service.

Under His Mercy,

John DiMascio