If Jesus was the ultimate and final High Priest (as I believe he was) then why on Earth did the Catholic Church create the priesthood?   Can any man (or woman) do what Jesus has already done -- offer himself as the perfect sacrifice on Calvary for the remission of sins and the salvation of all mankind (despite calling each Mass the "re-enactment" of Calvary).  In fact, what need is there of any such priests, since Jesus has already done that job "perfectly"?   
        For centuries (probably since the Council of Trent), we Catholics have been told that Jesus created the Catholic priesthood on Holy Thursday, when he changed water into wine and bread into his body. But in fact,  Jesus did NOT call his Apostles or disciples "priests".  He simply told everyone present to "do this in remembrance of me" and to go forth and "make disciples of all nations", baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Not a single word about "priests" anywhere in those directives.