I try to keep my conversations with others private.

[ In a dry tone, the priest replies: ]

It would not behoove me to share the words that others felt safe in sharing. [ A slight pause follows. ] It may not look like it, especially given where we are, but I am a priest.

I do take my duties seriously. [ The dryness of his tone fades at his last statement, indicating that he is done with his light jabs and intends to be serious. ] Even here, perhaps even especially here, I believe it to be only right to hold onto the vows I took.