Opponents argue that allowing Catholic priests to marry would increase vocations and reduce sexual abuse in the Church because priests wouldn’t have to sacrifice the natural human desire to procreate. However, these arguments misunderstand the Church’s long-standing reasons for not permitting priests to marry.
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St. Mary Calls On Parishioners to Stand Up for Life
St. Mary Mokena is encouraging parishioners to participate in this year's 40 Days For Life Campaign, a prayerful vigil outside the Planned Parenthood in Flossmoor, IL.
All Men Welcome to 2020 Lenten Retreat for Faith, Food, and Fellowship
All men are welcome to the 2020 Lenten retreat on Saturday, February 29th at St. Mary Church in Mokena for Faith, Food, and Fellowship.
St. Mary to Present on Human Trafficking Problem
On Tuesday, January 21st, St. Mary Mokena will host a presentation on the dangerous reality of human trafficking at 7 pm in the Church Hall
WATCH: St. Mary Christmas Concert Video
The St. Mary Mokena choirs held a St. Lucy-themed Christmas concert on Friday, December 13th.
