Shia LaBeouf Joined The Catholic Church -- And Is Becoming A Deacon?!
perezhilton.comShia LaBeouf is fully embracing his faith this year. According to The Catholic News Agency, the 37-year-old actor got confirmed into the Catholic Church at the Old Mission Santa Inés Parish on New Year’s Eve in Solvang, California.
The Capuchin Franciscans, Western America Province, celebrated the news on Facebook earlier this week, saying: Related: Fans Think Shia LaBeouf Was The ‘Very Famous’ Abuser Megan Fox Wrote About! The statement explained how Shia “embarked on a profound spiritual journey that has led him to embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church.” More than that, the Capuchin Franciscans noted he wanted to “grow in his relationship with God and live out the Gospel values,” adding: See the post and pictures from the confirmation (below): Not only did Shia join the Catholic Church, he is now striving to become a deacon!
Per the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, deacons are considered “ministers of sacrament,” so they can baptize, lead prayers, witness marriages, and conduct wake and funeral services.
His confirmation sponsor, Capuchin Friar Brother Alexander Rodriguez, shared with The Catholic News Agency that Shia became interested in becoming a deacon after starring as Italian priest Francesco Forgione in the movie Padre Pio.
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