Celso Morga Iruzubieta

Celso Morga Iruzubieta (2016)

Celso Morga Iruzubieta (28 January 1948–) is a Spanish prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who serves as the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mérida-Badajoz.

Quotes

• In the current situation it seems improbable that one could make a priest appreciate, especially at the beginning of his formation, the value of Latin as a language endowed with nobility of structure and words, able to foster a concise, rich, harmonious style, full of majesty and dignity, which allows for clarity and gravity, able to advance every form of culture, the humanitatis cultus, among peoples.
  • Why Priests Should Study Latin (7 March 2012)

• We come closer to the heart of the Church if we let ourselves to be guided by our goal, primary and crucial, which is Salvation, if we identify ourselves with our mission, if we intercede for our sisters and brothers, praying for graces they need, and if we share with them our joy that springs from our Faith.
  • Archbishop Celso Morga in Poland: „There is the need for priests who are priests always” (16 September 2013)