Originally Posted by
auld argonian
Interestingly enough, the second event that I'm attending has an association with a big Catholic University and I now envy the RC priests that can just show up as they usually do in the black suit and dog collar and not worry about ironing a tuxedo shirt!
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Believe me, my wardrobe life has become much simpler since ordination. The kilt complicates things slightly, but when you're wearing a collar, nobody gives you the evil eye no matter what you're wearing; they know so little about the norms for priests that they assume we know what we're doing and are properly dressed. Frankly, so few priests wear their "clericals" any more that I'm not sure that anyone knows what we should wear in various situations. The times have evolved while our confreres weren't wearing their collars.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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