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Religious Priest

So often when we think of a priest, we think of the priest serving in your parish. Some men who choose to become a priest choose to join religious orders. Religious priests are also ordained to serve the Church in specialized ministries and as ministers of the sacraments. Priests choosing this calling also take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.

A religious priest's ministry may take him where he is needed. He may be a missionary and go overseas or elsewhere in the United states, anywhere his religious superior sends him. His ministry might include teaching, social work, pastoral, chaplaincy, etc.

"He said to them, 'Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men'" ~ Matthew 4:19