The Salary of a Priest

[Fides_et_Ratio]

Some of the influential authors are troubling...

On another note. I asked another priest-friend of mine about it, and he simply responded that he firmly believes that priests are overpaid considering all the things already taken care of, but that it's his understanding (as my former SD said as well) that priests are expected to save for retirement, live simply, and give the rest to worthy charities... and if he's overpaid he doesn't mind having more to give to worthy causes.

Edited July 16, 2006 by Fides_et_Ratio

[Colleen]

[quote name='Raphael' post='1025522' date='Jul 16 2006, 05:20 PM']
Don't forget the STDs.
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[quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1025526' date='Jul 16 2006, 05:22 PM']
Who'd pay you more for having one of [i]those??[/i]
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Catholic colleges seeking to hire theology professors. :

[Laudate_Dominum]

[quote name='Colleen' post='1025558' date='Jul 16 2006, 03:40 PM']
Catholic colleges seeking to hire theology professors. :
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true, many of the professors at FUS have an STD or two. I know from experience.

[Colleen]

[quote name='Laudate_Dominum' post='1025563' date='Jul 16 2006, 05:50 PM']
true, many of the professors at FUS have an STD or two. I know from experience.
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I know someone who's very eager to get an STD.

[Fides_et_Ratio]

[quote name='Laudate_Dominum' post='1025563' date='Jul 16 2006, 06:50 PM']
true, many of the professors at FUS have an STD or two. I know from experience.
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My Christian Marriage prof had one.

[Laudate_Dominum]

[quote name='Colleen' post='1025566' date='Jul 16 2006, 03:53 PM']
I know someone who's very eager to get an STD.
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not your gosmvrr I hope

[quote name='Fides_et_Ratio' post='1025567' date='Jul 16 2006, 03:53 PM']
My Christian Marriage prof had one.
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my favourite prof had one, and I was thinking of getting one for a while. That would be sweet.

[Colleen]

[quote name='Laudate_Dominum' post='1025572' date='Jul 16 2006, 05:59 PM']
not your gosmvrr I hope[/quote]
Yes, actually. I think it would be cool if he got one.

Edited July 16, 2006 by Colleen

[God Conquers]

I have a priest friend (diocesan) in the Netherlands who spent some time in Halifax. He says that North American priests have incredibly high salaries compared to their brothers in Europe and around the world.

Like 2-3X more.

Even diocesan preists in other places live at the poverty line.

[qfnol31]

~$13,500 a year in Dallas, including the Bishop.

~$100,000 less a year in Dallas than the Episcopal Bishop.

[Guest danielt17]

I know that Jesuits can have other jobs but they have to give all the money they make to the Order. Some are skrinks or doctors outside of pastoral stuff, but most teach at universities. Jes, take a vow of poverty, they honestly own nothing, not even the cloths they wear.

[Fides_et_Ratio]

Daniel

Most priests of religious orders do not keep any money they make, but all of it goes to the order. Diocesan priests, on the other hand, do receive a salary for their services.

[Paladin D]

[quote name='Fides_et_Ratio' post='1025604' date='Jul 16 2006, 06:54 PM']
Daniel

Most priests of religious orders do not keep any money they make, but all of it goes to the order. Diocesan priests, on the other hand, do receive a salary for their services.
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On top of that, it's usually common for religious priests to live in clusters together, while most diocesan priests live by themselves. So at least religious priests when they receive things, they share it amongst themselves.

[matthew1618]

Today I learned that Priests could have their own cars.

... and now I learned that Priests have salaries.

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[Theologian in Training]

I just got my first paycheck...don't worry priests, at least in this diocese, are not making that much. In fact, it is only a little more now than when I got as a deacon. You also have to take into consideration that they take out for Social Security and Medical, again, at least in this diocese.

God Bless

[clg01]

[quote name='ReinnieR' post='995282' date='Jun 1 2006, 10:23 PM']
15??
they have ThD's and PhD's

15?
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My vocations director at the seminary makes 17,000. St. Louis is a very catholic community and I would think priests would make a bit more. I saw one post stating that priests in their diocese make 32, 000... I find that amazing if they are making that much. I know priests (diocesan priests, most especially) take of vow of simplicity of life. Even though priest have Theology masters and Ph.D's , I can't imagine one making so much money to live extravangantly. If I were to make that much or nearly that much after I'm ordained, I'd probably give most of it away. I can't imagine making that much. We don't want to be a priest for the money. We must not forget that Jesus tells us to go out with only Sandals and Staff. Depend on others (the Church) for everything else.

God, I can't wait to be a priest - only to do His will.

[Fides_et_Ratio]

[quote name='Theologian in Training' post='1027101' date='Jul 18 2006, 10:29 PM']
I just got my first paycheck...don't worry priests, at least in this diocese, are not making that much. In fact, it is only a little more now than when I got as a deacon. You also have to take into consideration that they take out for Social Security and Medical, again, at least in this diocese.

God Bless
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The exciting first check. Did you know how much it was going to be before you got it? (you don't have to answer if you don't want to). A few priests in my diocese I spoke with mentioned that they didn't know how much they were going to get until their first paycheck came.

[Birgitta Noel]

[quote name='Christ_like' post='1027820' date='Jul 20 2006, 06:11 PM']
I can't imagine one making so much money to live extravangantly.
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I'm not picking on you in particular this is more of a general point (and hi from another St. Louisan!)

Different salaries may be extravagant in different circumstances and we also have to remember that priests have debts, car payments, have to support elderly parents, etc often as well.

And a lot of priests put $ they make back into the Church and give to charity too

A dollar figure doesn't tell us much, but then again, neither does the lifestyle of the priest. I knew a priest whose parents were quite well off and had given him a porshe. He sure couldn't have afforded it on his own! (note: PLEASE don't start the debate about "what" a priest should or shouldn't drive Pham!)

[DAF]

I was under the impression that priests were on a stipend for food and gas and utilities. I didn't know they got a "salary." :shrug:

[Theologian in Training]

[quote name='Fides_et_Ratio' post='1027865' date='Jul 20 2006, 08:16 PM']
The exciting first check. Did you know how much it was going to be before you got it? (you don't have to answer if you don't want to). A few priests in my diocese I spoke with mentioned that they didn't know how much they were going to get until their first paycheck came.
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Well, technically my first check was not my first but my second. The actual first check was a bit of surprise in a good way. However, the parish accountant informed me that a certain amount a month needs to be taken out for medical and Social Security, thereby causing my first check to become my new first check, which was much less. I am making a little more than what I made as a Deacon.

I hope that makes sense.

God Bless

[quote name='DAF' post='1027885' date='Jul 20 2006, 08:42 PM']
I was under the impression that priests were on a stipend for food and gas and utilities. I didn't know they got a "salary." :shrug:
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In this diocese, we do get a certain amount for driving costs, since they assume that when we are driving the majority of the time it is for ministry, however, that varies from diocese to diocese. Also, at least in the parishes I have been, there is no stipend for food, you go out and buy what you need, and give the receipts to the finance committee, who thereby reimburses you. The same has also been true with initial living expenses, that is, those things I am not taking with me...for example, chairs, endtables, lamps, curtains, etc.

God Bless