How to Become a Catholic Priest

How to Become a Catholic Priest Learn more about the St. Patrick's Seminary here 👉 - https://stpsu.edu Give an online gift to St. Patrick's Seminary here 👉 - https://stpsu.edu/giving/ How does a man become a Catholic priest? In this video, Father Magat walks step-by-step through the discernment and formation process of the Catholic priesthood, drawing from his own experience of leaving secular life and entering seminary formation. Becoming a priest is not simply choosing a profession—it’s responding to a vocation, a call from God that unfolds through prayer, spiritual direction, and years of intentional formation. In this video, you’ll learn: • What men are discerning when they consider the priesthood • Diocesan priesthood vs. religious orders (Franciscans, Dominicans, Jesuits, etc.) • The role of celibacy in the Latin Rite • How seminary applications work (bishop sponsorship & seminary admission) • The stages of priestly formation: • Propedeutic Year (spiritual & human formation) • Discipleship (philosophy & foundations) • Configuration (theology & priestly identity) • Vocational Synthesis (pastoral year as a deacon) • Why priestly formation takes nearly a decade • How men are prepared spiritually, intellectually, and pastorally to care for souls Whether you are discerning the priesthood yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how priests are formed, this video offers a clear and faithful explanation of one of the Church’s most sacred vocations. 🙏 Please pray for vocations—and if you feel called, consider reaching out to your local vocations director. Like, subscribe, and share if this video was helpful. God bless.