HOLY ORDERS

The Sacrament of Holy Orders

Through Holy Orders, men are ordained by the bishop as deacons, priests or bishops, to serve the People of God by preaching the Gospel, celebrating the sacraments and caring for the community. Priests act in the person of Christ, especially when they celebrate Mass and forgive sins.


What Holy Orders means for every day life.

Without priests there would be no Mass and no Confession. Through their ministry, Christ continues to feed, forgive, heal and guide his people in every parish. Holy Orders is also a reminder that every Christian has a vocation — a calling from God to love and serve in a particular way — and the whole parish shares in praying for vocations.


Please pray for vocations to the priesthood and diaconate in the Diocese of Galloway. Anyone who feels God may be calling him is welcome to talk in confidence with Fr Peter.


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By Anthony Evans • January 26, 2026
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