Fr. Joel Barstad

Byzantine Catholic priest, seminary instructor, and guest who contributes perspectives from parish ministry, formation, and experience teaching at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh.

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Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 7min

Is There a Place for a Celibate Byzantine Parish Priest?

Fr. Nathan Symeon, a Byzantine Catholic priest with experience as a married pastor, and Fr. Joel Barstad, a seminary instructor, explore the dynamics of married versus celibate priests. They discuss how a priest's marital status impacts parishioners' interactions and the challenges of assigning clergy based on community needs. The conversation dives into pastoral roles, the expectations placed on priests, and the unique spiritual offerings of both married and celibate priests, concluding with insights on the formation of future clergy.

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