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The Joys Of The Priesthood

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A millennial Catholic priest shares his journey in the priesthood, from youth ministry to visiting the sick, he also finds time for himself.

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2 years ago

April 7, 2024

Berthony McDermott

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A millennial Catholic priest shares his journey in the priesthood, from youth ministry to visiting the sick, he also finds time for himself.

Father Devereaux King is the youngest priest in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. He was ordained into the priesthood less than a year ago.

King serves at St. Francis Cathedral which he says has a well-integrated mix of younger and older parishioners. He says in his homily’s, he finds creative ways to connect the two generations.

As a millennial priest, he says he often uses examples from comic books and connects them with his sermons.

He oversees youth ministry, and alter ministry and is tasked with visiting and praying with sick members.

With all he has going on with frontline ministry, Father King says he’s found balance.

King had this bit of advice for others who may find themselves on a similar path.