Catholic priesthood

Sacramental religious vocation

The Catholic priesthood is the ordained ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, comprising men who have received the sacrament of Holy Orders.

Priests serve as intermediaries between God and the faithful, administering sacraments like the Eucharist and confession.

Catholic priests take vows of celibacy and obedience to their bishop.

He felt called to the Catholic priesthood from a young age.

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