The player was a former Manchester United star who was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on Saturday, July 8, 2017.
Mulryne was a product of the Manchester United youth academy and made his debut for Sir Alex Ferguson’s in 1997.
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4. Gavin Peacock
The English former professional played as a midfielder and striker from 1984 until 2002 notably in the Premier League for Newcastle United and Chelsea where he was club captain.
In September 2008 relocated to Canada to study theology with a view to becoming a Christian minister. He is currently an Elder and Pastor at Calvary Grace Church in Calgary.
5. Chase Hilgenbrinck
The American played as a defender for Ñublense and New England Revolution before sensationally retiring in 2008 at the age of 24 to become a pastor.
His Wikipedia page is detailed on how he joined the Catholic faith when the vocation director for the Catholic Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, sent him an extensive application packet.
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6. Alan Comfort
Comfort became a Christian at age 20 while at Cambridge United and trained as an Anglican Vicar at Ridley Hall College in Cambridge.
He has served as Chaplain to former club Leyton Orient for many years.
He played for Middlesbrough and QPR in his career.
