1.   For him, the drastic change from corporate lawyer to missionary priest could not have felt more natural.

2.   Morell, who served as a missionary priest in Africa, said that ministering in a country where there is a shortage of indoor plumbing can be less stressful.

3.   The missionary priests are also carefully screened, the bishop noted.

4.   The Order of St. Francis he founded has missionary priests serving in far-flung places such as the Amazon, South Africa and even in all likelihood your city.

5.   Pope John Paul II arrives in Belgium Saturday to beatify Father Damien, a missionary priest who lived and died among the lepers of Hawaii.

6.   Pope John Paul II arrived Saturday on a trip to beatify Father Damien, a Belgian missionary priest who lived and died among the lepers of Hawaii.

7.   An Italian missionary priest was freed in the southern Philippines early Monday after nearly six months in captivity, officials said.

8.   An Italian missionary priest was rescued in the southern Philippines early Monday after nearly six months in captivity, officials said.

9.   Gen. Sam Bockarie promised Tuesday to free an Italian missionary priest but denied knowing about two other Roman Catholic clerics allegedly kidnapped by his fighters.

10.   Meanwhile, the rebel chieftain commanding the insurgency promised Tuesday to free an Italian missionary priest but denied knowing about two other clerics allegedly kidnapped by his fighters.