Holy Orders

Being a priest in Kildare and Leighlin

Priesthood in Kildare and Leighlin offers a diverse and challenging way of living a life devoted to God in service to his people. Kildare and Leighlin priests serve people in parishes, hospitals, schools, colleges and a wide range of care organisations.

Priests journey with people as they celebrate the beginning of life and as they mourn its ending. They bless the joyous love of couples at Marriage and nourish the steps of children, schools and families as people are prepared for First Confession, First Communion and Confirmation. They are a constant expression of Christ’s selfless love and grace as they minister to people at times of illness, personal crisis, isolation or despair.

The Eucharist, celebrated with the People of God, in church, chapel, classroom, or nursing home is the Christian Community’s source of life and our foretaste of the eternal life to come. It is also the central part of the life of the priest.

Find out more about applying to study to be a priest