Lincoln, Neb., Apr 14, 2019 / 15:06 pm
According to the Gospel of Matthew, "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve." This June, priests will gather in Lincoln, Neb., to "serve" their fellow brothers with their tennis skills.
The International Tennis Championship for Priests will be held June 28-30, gathering clerics and seminarians for exercise, friendly competition, and fraternity.
The event this year is organized by Father Brian Connor, pastor of North American Martyrs parish in Lincoln, and will include about 40 priests from around the world.
"I'm happy to do this for the priests and for the sport, both of which I love very much," Connor told CNA. "It's a chance to compete, burn some calories, and enjoy friendship with other people," he added.