A Jesuit, a Franciscan, and a Fender Bender
Two priests. One accident. One holy flask. Find out what happens when a Jesuit and a Franciscan collide—literally—and hilarity ensues. A lighthearted tale from The Book of Catholic Jokes, retold with a twinkle.
CATHOLIC JOKESHUMOR AND QUIRKINESS
Rom Webster
3/10/2025
A Chance Meeting of Priests
A Jesuit priest was out for a drive one afternoon when he accidentally crashed into another car. To his surprise, the other driver was a Franciscan priest.
“It was all my fault,” the Jesuit humbly said.
“No, no, it was mine,” insisted the Franciscan—because, of course, that’s what religious men do, They take the blame and pass the peace on to others.
Concerned, the Jesuit said, “You look badly shaken, Father. You could probably use a good stiff drink to calm your nerves. I just happen to have one.”
He pulled a flask out and offered it to his fellow priest. The Franciscan took a generous swig and nodded, “Ah, thank you, Father. I do feel better already. But surely, you must be shaken too. Why don’t you have a drink yourself?”
The Jesuit smiled and replied, “Oh, I plan to, Father… but I think I’ll wait until after the police get here.”
Source
This joke was adapted from The Book of Catholic Jokes by Deacon Tom Sheridan (ACTA Publications, Skokie, IL, 2008).
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