Bess Menousek

The Catholic Church recently celebrated the Year of the Priest. Priests dedicate their lives to the Church, offering it a vital service. They serve a special function, standing in the person of Christ (in persona Christi) when performing the sacraments and preaching the Word. While many are familiar with this function, a priest’s duties extend much farther than his sacramental ministries.

To gain a deeper understanding of the role of the priest in the modern Church, I documented an average day in the life of a newly ordained priest. I hope that this photo story may expand your understanding of the great sacrifices that these men make and the extent of their service that they offer to the Church.