"Why Choose Diocesan Priest"

I am not interested in being an expert in earthly matters, but I hope to be able to share spiritual teachings and God’s graces I have received with others and do his works. (Alvin)

I want to devote my whole life to helping other people encounter the Lord just as I have encountered Him. (Bryan)

I choose diocesan priesthood, to continue the mission of Christ in my diocese. This is because “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few” (Matt 9:37). I need to continue this mission, to bring people back to God. (Charles)

I choose diocesan priesthood because it is a call for care for the needs of the people in good and bad times and helps to bring the message of Christ and direct them to salvation. (Dennis)

Why I choose Diocesan priesthood as my vocation is because it allows me to serve my hometown people. Most of all, I love the culture of Sarawak. Praise the Lord. (Joseph Lee)

Since I was small, I’m seeing many diocesan priests and am attracted to them during mass celebrations, the way they communicate with people and they way people look at the priests. They bring Jesus to families (John)

I choose the diocesan priesthood as I love to be a part of a larger family. Imitating Christ’s heart, through this vocation, I will be able to serve the church. (Justin)

The desire to be a priest was inspired by priests and religious nun who served and be with people and guided them to experience God’s strength, love, trust, hope as well as a protector in every moment. (Vincent)

Because I feel called to experience God's love, and in return to love Him and His people, through the Diocesan Priesthood. (Ashvin)

I chose Diocesan Priesthood is because during the vocation promotion in my emerging diocese, I was only exposed towards Diocesan Priesthood. However, I enjoy this lifestyle. (Clementi)

I can be together with people, walk with them in their spiritual life, and help to strengthen each other’s spiritual life. Most importantly is the joy in sharing the Good News to the people of God. (Larry)

I choose Diocesan Priesthood because I think they are closer to the people and I love to help people in need. My inspiration began with my mum. She always helps the people who are in need. (Lincoln)

I chose diocesan priesthood because I always wanted to serve the people in my diocese especially those who are in the rural area and in need of help either physically or spiritually. (Markarthur)

Charity begins at home, same goes to mission and evangelisation. (Matthew)

The joy of being called and to serve in the family of God, especially during the sacramental when I can be present during the joyful as well as sorrowful moments in people’s lives. (Melvin)

I have chosen Diocesan Priesthood because parish is the battlefield where you could accompany the people of God in their journey of faith, all the way from cradle to the grave (Ron)

From community to community. (Stephen)

Diocesan priesthood called to serve the needs of the parish and enables me to care for the needs of the people in good and bad times. Simultaneously, it will help to promote the message of Christ and navigate people to the path to the Kingdom of Heaven. (Xavier)

I am deeply inspired by good and exemplary diocesan priests, who dedicated their lives in the service of the lay faithful (Ashley)

My desire is always wanted to serve the local Church, and to be with my own community to serve in my home Church. To love and to serve with joy. (Cantona)

I have the opportunity to serve in the community where I belong to, and I will be with them through the ups and downs of my life and their life. (Heldy)

The goal is to love God and others! Being a diocesan priest is secondary; we are all called to respond to God through our free will. (Jerome)

To serve the people, just like how Jesus has served them (Joseph Tan)

“My missionary exposures in Africa, Philippines and other places helped me discern the Priesthood, but I chose the diocesan over missionary path because I saw the needs of my diocese.” (Joseph Uva)

The Lord of the Vineyard has called and I would love to respond to that call to serve the community where I grew up. (Joseph Wong)

Jesus said; “You did not choose me, but I chose you... so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” (John 15:16). When you commit your life to Jesus, He changes everything. (Lord)