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Becoming A Priest: Debunking the Biggest Misconceptions I TBH EP15

Why would anyone want to be a Catholic priest? After all, it demands a man’s abandonment of financial freedom, personal desire, and sexual autonomy. Moreover, the priesthood is often tied to the abuse scandals reported in the media. In this episode of TBH, we speak to three Catholic priests about their sentiments tied to the scandals and address some misconceptions about the priesthood. [DISCLAIMER] The sentiments shared by the cast of To Be Honest are not representative of the Church, any organisation, and/or of themselves. They bring to the table sentiments of those on the ground, so as to provide you with a more holistic discussion. While we do encourage you to dialogue in the comments section, please do so in a respectful, charitable, and constructive manner that neither seeks to attack nor discriminate against any individual or organisation. Any of such comments will be taken down, so as to provide a safe space for thoughts to be shared in a way that builds understanding and communion. ► INTERESTED IN THE PRIESTHOOD? To learn more about St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary, go to: https://seminary.catholic.sg/ Do you feel called to the priesthood? Take your discernment deeper at this year’s vocation retreat happening 22-24 August 2025. Sign up now at http://tiny.cc/vocation2025 Featuring (read their vocation stories): • Fr Valerian Cheong [Rector of St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary]: https://stories.catholic.sg/discoveri... • Fr Andre Tan: https://seminary.catholic.sg/2017/05/... • Fr Andrew Lin: https://seminary.catholic.sg/2017/05/... ► CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Regular job versus the priesthood 2:33 Difference between a religious and diocesan priest 4:42 Given the history of sexual abuse scandals, why would you want to be a priest? 6:54 Do you feel like you have to walk on eggshells because of these scandals? 9:28 Will I regret not answering the call to the priesthood? 11:16 Receiving an invitation to enter the seminary 12:14 Need to apply for ordination after seminary formation 13:43 What happens if a seminarian takes a break, then returns? 15:04 “If I leave the seminary, I’m a failure” 17:20 Is the priesthood the “best” vocation? 17:42 Struggles of losing a partner to the priesthood 19:42 What are the requirements to join the seminary? (Health, Age, Education) 25:53 If the priesthood is a calling, why are there so many requirements? 26:55 About the psyche test + What if I am neurodivergent? 28:42 Must I date before joining the seminary? 30:54 How did the promise of celibacy come about and why is it necessary? 34:17 How do you reconcile the desire for marriage with the need to be celibate, knowing that it’s a man-made law? 36:42 With regard to the promise of celibacy, do you feel like you are missing out? 38:45 Do you feel like you are rejecting a part of yourself by being celibate? 40:06 “Can I join the priesthood if I experience same-sex attraction” 42:26 “If I am divorced or if my marriage was annulled, can I be a priest?” 43:51 “Can I be a priest if I had committed a crime?” 44:47 What are some of the challenges of priesthood? 47:28 Have you ever thought of quitting? 48:54 Outro ► SUBSCRIBE ABOVE for new Catholic stories and videos. Tap on the bell icon to be alerted. ► SUPPORT CHURCH ONLINE MEDIA • Singapore donors - https://www.catholic.sg/supportmedia • International donors - https://www.catholicfoundation.sg/intl ► RESOURCES • Watch the playlist of this series:    • To Be Honest   ► MORE INFO • Produced and broadcasted by staff of the Archbishop's Communications Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore • Connect with the Archdiocese - https://www.catholic.sg/our-channels #tobehonest #catholic #singapore #podcast #priest #vocation #seminary #celibacy Music Sync ID: SB142-1 Copyright © [2025] The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore. All Rights Reserved. This video may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the Archbishop’s Communications Office. Unauthorised use, distribution, and reproduction of this video is prohibited.