What are the qualities desired in candidates for the priesthood? He must be a single baptized Roman Catholic male.   He must have a devotion to and love for our Lord in the Eucharist and our Blessed Mother.   He must have a great love for the Church and for the Pope.   He should consider a personal relationship with God as an important and vital part of life.   He should an ability and willingness to talk about his faith and experience of God in his life.   He should a desire to serve others and make a difference in people's lives.   He should be willing to sacrifice personal or material gain for the service of the Gospel and the Church.   He should be recognized as being approachable.   He should enjoy life, people, and have a sense of humor.   He should the ability to lead and work with people of all ages.   He should form and maintains healthy and mature relationships with both men and women.   He should have a healthy self esteem.   He should be able to perform well in college level courses and the requirements of the seminaries college academics.   He should have good physical, mental and emotional health.   He must be prepared to live the life of celibacy for the sake of the kingdom.   *If you recognize these qualities present in yourself, please contact our office to talk about the possibilities of priestly life for you. *If you recognize these qualities present in someone, please approach that person and ask him "Have you ever thought of being a priest?" then give them access to this website and the information on this page.