can widowers be admitted to the priesthood?

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can widowers be admitted to the priesthood?

2006-07-27 07:11:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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Even some married priests have been admitted, so being widowed should be a breeze.

2006-07-27 07:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, there is one at my parents' church. You are talking about Catholic Priests, right?

I believe there are two loopholes: 1) a widower, as you have mentioned. 2) A married Protestant minister who converts.

2006-07-27 15:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes

2006-07-27 14:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by whirlingmerc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes they can. It has been done before.

2006-07-27 14:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by Scarlett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, I have seen it done.

2006-07-27 14:14:44 · answer #5 · answered by hmmm... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋