Preaching the gospels, celebrating the sacraments, bringing Christ into those difficult moments of people's lives in the parishes. The priesthood is radically changing concerning the every-day functions of the priest. Definitely there is, even in conjunction with parish work. I was in the inner city parishes during my brief parish ministry in Norwalk. There is enormous potential in combining the Diocesan priesthood and parishes with their professions.
Applicants have to be normal, red blooded American guys.
We want men who have lived in the real world, not in some ivory tower. Intelligent, articulate men who like to read, like to think, men who love people, who get along well with people. Men who would like to be married and have a family, but who feel a call from God a little bit stronger and are willing to set aside the joy of a wife and children. It is a real sacrifice that they can offer. Men who are willing to do anything that is asked of them.