Saint John Vianney is known today as a great saint and a patron for parish priests and confessors. His trials in seeking ordinationJohn left home to study under a parish priest named Fr. He undertook a pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint John Francis Regis to pray that he would be able to complete his studies and become a priest. Finally, a parish priestThe people of Ars were ordinary peasants who had not had a parish priest for many years. Just like Saint John Vianney, we can pray without ceasing and offer personal sacrifices when facing trials or interceding for others.