Despite their success, the priests have never considered permanently swapping their parishes for the glamour of celebrity. “You could escape and, yes, you look at other people’s lifestyles. But the parish comes first, we’re ingrained here,” says Martin.
Even with the extra workload, the men feel fortunate to have been able to combine their priestly vocations with their role as performers. “The bishop has never said, OK that’s enough, guys,” he adds. “Music reaches people, and crosses boundaries and frontiers. There is something healing about singing. It’s part of our ministry.”
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