Given that not everything is as it seems on the internet, a few people have asked if I am a real priest. I can assure readers that I am. I established the first parish web page in the Archdiocese of Washington in the 1990’s and have posted reflections on the faith on message boards and later on blogs. Indeed, when the Archdiocese began its own blog, a priest contacted me and said that I had inspired their effort. I try to be respectful to authority and faithful in transmitting Catholic truths. Pope Benedict XVI has commended priests to make the presence of the Church felt online. As for my credentials, I was ordained a priest in 1986 by the late Cardinal Hickey. I am currently the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Mitchellville, MD. The picture of me above was taken with my Ordinary, Cardinal Wuerl at a deanery meeting last year.
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This blog is a personal effort, but always that of a Catholic priest in good standing. Hope this allays any fears or reservations. God bless!
FATHER JOSEPH JENKINS
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Well, you’ve confirmed then that you are afraid to let anyone see my side of this conversation. Typical of the Catholic right wing – no wonder they’ve always been cozy with fascism. What a wimp!