"Priests are not just people who have been formally trained in theology and pastoral care, been vetted by the denominational authorities and given a commission to act on behalf of the denomination, been giving a calling and then also act on behalf of and represent the people of the particular church that gave you the call."

Well then FC, who/what are they then? I hope your answer will not invoke medieval magic-like qualities, but I suspect it will.

Incidentally, here is the google definition for you:  An ordained minister of the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church having the authority to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments.