What is a Diocesan Priest?
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Published on 04/26/2007
What is a Diocesan Priest?
A priest who is committed to working within a particular geographical are, for example Galloway, under the direction of the Diocesan Bishop is a Diocesan priest. Most often diocesan priests will work in parishes and be located close by the church. In some dioceses, particularly in rural areas, the priest may have responsibility for more than one parish and he may have to travel to several Mass stations.
In addition to serving the needs of people in the context of the parish diocesan priest will often find themselves caring for people in hospitals, prisons, schools, or similar locations.
A priest who is committed to working within a particular geographical are, for example Galloway, under the direction of the Diocesan Bishop is a Diocesan priest. Most often diocesan priests will work in parishes and be located close by the church. In some dioceses, particularly in rural areas, the priest may have responsibility for more than one parish and he may have to travel to several Mass stations.
In addition to serving the needs of people in the context of the parish diocesan priest will often find themselves caring for people in hospitals, prisons, schools, or similar locations.