A Priest married a woman and wants celibacy abolished

I have a neighbor who have a presumed child with a priest.The child is now 4 years old and the mother will never tell who's the father.The child is suffering without a father's care and guidance,and may have a social stigma growing up.Why can't they allow priest and nuns to marry?I think we can still serve God even if we're married.Marriage is a sacred thing after all.

I truly understand his feeling because he is just human but then he is fully aware that he can't marry a woman according to the Catholic Church' celibacy code. For one year he had secretly having a relationship with her. I supposed he should have quit being a Catholic priest before he got married. I've known a priest who went out of priesthood to marry and I guess it would be better that way than hiding while he continued to give a homily. Anyhow, we can't judge him, only God can.

I agree with Cranos. Celibacy for priests isn't in the bible. At least I don't think it is. Corect me if I'm wrong. But I understand that God wants us to flourish and having a family because you love someone is not a hindrance at all in the Christian faith. In fact, it helps us spread the word of God, because after all, aren't you going to be to be creating more children of God whom you can teach the word to, and then later on, share the word with other people? Men and women are meant to have families. He made Adam to have a woman with him, and although Jesus Christ is a different story altogether, marriage for anyone is not a stop in following God or spreading his word. If a priest or a leader can be an example by having a family who is God-fearing I think this would be an improvement over everyone's views.

Wow, that is shocking, a friend of mine's aunt has a relationship with a priest too. i am not really sure where i stand here- but it has been the tradition of priests not marrying.. it has been going on for many centuries but there are also news of priests abusing kids and women and some marrying.. it is just up to the Church now.

I very much doubt that it can be accomplished without major and historical effect. Let us not forget that we are talking about an organized religion and something like this can destroy or untimely have irrevocable and domino effect on that said religion and its members. The only historical event that I can relate to this issue is when England broke from Rome because its king wanted an divorce which was not possible due to political reasons. Now, this issue is being raised again, perhaps because many contemporary people find the antiquated law and rule not exactly conforming to the modern lifestyle. But then again, religion is not a topic that adjusts easily to modern times. I grew up in a Catholic school and some of teachers were former seminarians, even former candidates for priesthood. I believe that from their experiences, they were given time whether they wanted to pursue the vocation or not. I understand that they were given a small window of time and perhaps, others thought that they can live without a woman or a partner in their life. But ultimately, I tihnk this priest will be excommunicated. The is how an organization works - it's either you are in and conform or you get out and do what you want. I cannot say personally if what he did was a sin but in the laws of his organization , he is definitely out. He might mean well but in an organization and entity like the church, it's already clear and done.

I see no reason why priests cannot be married. As long as it is a normal, healthy relationship, not abusive. It works for the Protestants. So, why can't Catholic priests do it? But, I am not in a position to influence a change in this issue.

I agree with Cranos. Celibacy for priests isn't in the bible. At least I don't think it is. Corect me if I'm wrong. But I understand that God wants us to flourish and having a family because you love someone is not a hindrance at all in the Christian faith. In fact, it helps us spread the word of God, because after all, aren't you going to be to be creating more children of God whom you can teach the word to, and then later on, share the word with other people? Men and women are meant to have families. He made Adam to have a woman with him, and although Jesus Christ is a different story altogether, marriage for anyone is not a stop in following God or spreading his word. If a pastor or a leader can be an example by having a family who is God-fearing I think this would be an improvement over everyone's views.

Let celibacy stay. Priest must not marry that is period!