The singing priests of Belfast are three priests who serve the Lord in a number of ways, including singing professionally. Two brothers and their friend, who have sung together throughout their lives, from boarding school through seminary, call themselves The Priests.
For the Priests, the decision to commit their talents to a commercial venture was hardly automatic. "I prayed very long and hard about it," says Delargy, who counts Tina Turner and Sting among his musical idols. Ultimately, Pope John Paul II's decree to spread the gospel in new ways inspired them to seize the chance. "Music has always been part of our lives and our missionary work," says Martin. "Now it's being expanded to a wider audience." As for the money, the trio will take home only a small percentage of the profits; the lion's share will support their parishes and charities that help retired priests. via time.com
Their website, including information on their upcoming CD, can be found here. Here's a video of them in the studio:
The Priests are:
Father Eugene O’Hagan of the Parish of Ballyclare and Ballygowan: Church of The Sacred Heart and Church of The Holy Family. Diocese of Down and Connor
Father Martin O’Hagan of the Parish of Cushendun: Church of St. Patrick (Craigagh), Church of St. Mary, The Star of the Sea (Culraney). Diocese of Down and Connor.
Father David Delargy of the Parish of Hannahstown: Church of St. Joseph and Church of St. Peter, the Rock , Diocese of Down and Connor. via their website
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