As might be expected from his family background, John was very strictly brought up, and there was never any thought other than that he would follow the family tradition into the priesthood.
Tulad ng maaaring inaasahan mula sa kanyang pamilya na background, John ay masyadong mahigpit na nagdala up, at doon ay hindi kailanman ang anumang thought kaysa sa iba pang mga na siya ay sundin ang mga pamilya sa tradisyon, ang mga pari.