Priestly Celibacy

Why Priestly Celibacy?

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Why Priestly Celibacy?

Priestly celibacy has been guarded by the Church for centuries as a brilliant jewel, and retains its value undiminished even in our time when the outlook of men and the state of the world have undergone such profound changes. Wholly in accord with this mission, Christ remained throughout His whole life in … Read more

Priestly Celibacy, a Tradition of Apostolic Origin

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Priestly Celibacy a Tradition of Apostolic Origins

Not infrequently some ecclesiastic raises the question of priestly celibacy implying that it can be discussed because it is not a dogma of the faith. The secular media immediately take such statements and scatter them to the four winds, implying that the Church is about to abandon the discipline of celibacy. The … Read more