Father Carl Bartholomew ordained a Pallottine

Bishop Nevins ordains a late vocation at St. Martha Parish

(VENICE – Dec. 7, 2000) Father Carl Bartholomew, who holds two doctorate degrees and embarked upon his vocation at the age of 53, was mentored by an American spy in World War II and probably survived the Vietnam War because he is a Boy Scout, but his ordination as a Pallottine at St. Martha Parish on Nov. 27 was a peace-filled event.

Bishop John J. Nevins, celebrant and ordaining bishop at the Mass, passed on to Father Bartholomew these words that he had received at his ordination: “Remember that you have given yourself to God. Give, give, give yourself to your people.”
The bishop encouraged Father Bartholomew to unite people to the sacrifice of Christ, “the sacrifice performed through your hands.”

Just as Jesus was sent by the Father and just as the apostles were sent by Jesus, “we continue the apostolic work as teacher, priest and shepherd,” Bishop Nevins said. “Always remember the example of the good shepherd, who came not to be served, but to serve.”

The church was full with Pallottine clergy, parishioners, family and students from St. Martha School for the ordination. “Everyone in our community participated in this,” said Father Bartholomew. “It was just as it should be