What are the requirements to become a Catholic Priest?
Generally, men who become priest describe have felt “called” by God which is why we call the priesthood a vocation (Latin vocare – to call). A potential priest has to go 4-7 years to the seminary where he is trained in prayer, academics, pastoral ministry, theology, philosophy, etc. About 6 months before he is to be ordained he is ordained to the transitional diaconate. Then he is ordained by a set of three bishops to the priesthood. Diocesan priests go to seminary for a shorter time than order priest.
