There are many priests from the Diocese of Brooklyn who came to the priesthood relatively late in life after enjoying other long careers in various professions.
Msgr. Edward Doran
Transition House Helps Diocese Priests During Their Recovery Journeys
Msgr. Joseph Calise, pastor at the Parish of Transfiguration-St. Stanislaus Kostka, is a recovering alcoholic who has remained sober for the last 30 years.