Church welcomes increase in applicants for priesthood

THIS year 22 young Irish men will begin studying for the priesthood in colleges in Ireland and Rome.

Church welcomes increase in applicants for priesthood
Thu, 25 Aug, 2005 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

Last year was also a good year for the Irish Catholic Church with a total of 28 young men beginning their studies for the priesthood.

This Saturday, 19 seminarians will begin their priesthood studies in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

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