Becoming a priest of the Diocese of Cork and Ross
The world needs priests just like it always has. Do you think life as a priest may be for you?
Where does it start?
Becoming a priest has its beginnings in something very personal and unique to each person — having a sense of a personal invitation from God which grows over time. This is strengthened through regular prayer, listening to the Word of God and being part of a living worshipping faith community.
Who can I talk to?
You can talk, in confidence, to
- Fr Cian O’Sullivan, whom Bishop Fintan has asked to support people with information about priesthood in our diocese. He is based in Ballincollig, and you can email him at vocations@corkandross.org
- Or have a chat with any one of the priests whom you may know through your local parish, or any priest of the diocese.
Priesthood in the Diocese of Cork and Ross
In the Diocese of Cork and Ross there are 67 parishes, with 350,000 approx Catholics.
The diocese stretches from Cork City to the Southern and Western parts of the county. Priests serve in parishes, hospitals, secondary schools, third level colleges, prisons, teaching at the seminary, pastoral development and other administrative roles at diocesan level.
Every day is different in the life of a priest. In his ministry he will encounter many people and respond to many different situations each day.
