Once the diocese as accepts the candidate, he then begins the process of being interviewed by the seminary entrance committee. The candidate, sponsored by a diocese, now enters a seminary to begin his priestly formation and theological studies. At this point he is called a seminarian. The man makes promises of celibacy and obedience to his Bishop. A vow is a solemn promise by which an individual freely gives his life as gift to God in poverty, celibacy and obedience.
Diocesan priests make no vows.
For ordination, they freely make promises of celibacy and obedience to their Bishop. Deacons make no vows. They promise obedience to their Bishop. Since a diocesan priest does not take a vow of poverty, he receives a personal salary. The amount of money made by a priest is not really important.