The Catholic Church across Yorkshire's historic West Riding since 1878.

The Catholic Church across Yorkshire's historic West Riding since 1878.

Glimpse into Priesthood

Men who are thinking about offering themselves for the priesthood have always been impressed by the witness of a particular priest, and often more than one. They perceive something special about the priest, notwithstanding his human frailties. The Holy Spirit ignites within them a desire to follow his example.

 Accordingly, the best way to promote a culture of vocations is to invite priests to speak about their own vocational journey, or about an aspect of their ministry that brings them joy. A couple of years ago a number of priests in this diocese gave personal testimonies of this type, in addresses at deanery prayer services or in articles in the diocesan newspaper, and a good number appear below, in full or in the form of extracts. Their words have a lasting value; they are a source of encouragement to us all.