What does a parish priest do all day when he is not presiding at Mass?
One priest described prayer, morning Mass, visiting classes in the parish school, a funeral, counseling a troubled parishioner, marriage preparation for an engaged couple, project planning, writing an article, homily preparation, an evening committee meeting, more prayer, exercise, returning phone calls and e-mails, and finally some reading and relaxation as a pretty typical day, although things might slow down somewhat in the summer. If you’re thinking about diocesan priesthood, flexibility is a must!
