Fr. Mike Schmitz Answers the Internet's Top Questions About Priests

Fr. Mike is at the library of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, and he’s answering the most asked questions about priests and the priesthood—according to the internet. He answers great questions like:

- Do priests get paid?
- Do Catholic priests get married?
- Do priests pay taxes?
- How do priests become bishops?
- Why do priests wear black?
- Why do priests kiss the altar?
And more ...

Fr. Mike is visiting St. Charles Seminary to give a talk on evangelization and new media. The talk will be posted on Ascension Presents very soon. So stay tuned to catch it.

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[kleinschmitterling]

Here's a thing about the Catholic faith: The more you know, the more you realize how rich it is, the more you find out about it, the more you love it.
Thank you Father Mike!

[Luke-hbfn]

You should do a series on the different parts of the mass, and why the priest does what he does during those parts.

[jansonmur]

"It's called a stole because he just takes it" I love this guy!

[annawrinn]

My mom once got our potatoes blessed. If there's a blessing for potatoes, there's a blessing for just about everything

[yahoopopov]

My priest blessed my parachute. I mean, if I want anything blessed its my jump rig.

[MVPerry]

5:59 Father Mike being emo gives me life

[thelonegunman]

I just want to say thanks for all you do father mike, thank you for guiding me spiritually. I am so happy to be Catholic.

[jmwashko]

I’m in RCIA currently, and Father Mike and the entire channel have answered many questions for me. I grew up in the Episcopal Church with a lot of misconceptions about the Catholic Church and I’m glad I found you guys. Looking forward to Easter! Thanks!

[DaniChaCha]

I so wish you were my local priest!! I have so many questions about Catholicism as I'm considering converting from protestantism. Thanks Father Mike!

[kycool]

Man, I’m Protestant but this priest is awesome, we do worship the same God though, so no hard feelings, love you guys! God Bless!

[archangelmichael]

This priest is like a child in a man's body. I am sure he will have no problem going to heaven.

[LiztasticGames]

Can you please explain the difference between promises, vows, and covenants?

[tomgnau]

Celebrity priests usually make me nervous, but this guy seems OK.

[josephforthofer]

Fr. Mike Schmitz for Bishop of Duluth!

[helencastelino]

I truly pray for all truly good, goodness, inocent priests, nuns, brothers, sisters, catholics, bishops, Cardinals, others in church.

[Shaun]

Good morning Father Mike
Praying for you 🕊👊💪⚔

[kavitadeva]

I am not a Catholic. I am a Christian. However I am fasinated by the Catholic Church. I wish you would go deeper when answering questions. I want to learn more. Thanks.

[crisr]

Fr Mike is such a Hero for Our Catholic Faith, and for all Non Catholic Christians. I wish I had seen this clip before. Father, you definitely have a sense of humor, charismatic, love and live life to the fullest. And Gosh, I admire you, for having such high spirit; but also loving The Lord and Scripture. Hopefully you will become a Bishop, or even a Saint. (Hopefully i will get to attend one of your speeches, or even classes.) May Our Lord always bring many Blessings to you, and Ascension. And May it be God’s Will. Amén 🙏🏼🕊❤️🤲🏼

[rayrayhihi]

I watched this with my 11 year old son and this is the first time he has seen you Fr. Mike. He called you a premedian - priest comedian!

[vera]

May God bless you with more wisdom Fr.