Can people who were previously married, and may even have children, join the priesthood?
I'm not even a Christian. Just asking out of pure curiosity.
2007-04-20 10:17:39 · 12 answers · asked by PoliSciFi 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes.
Here's an article about a father of 10 who becomes a priest after his wife's death:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1134173/posts
2007-04-20 10:21:39 · answer #1 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have met a couple in San Antonio, Tx. There is even one who was an Anglican Priest, now a Roman Catholic, he even has a family. Check with them in the ArchDiocese of San Antonio, Tx as I am sure many on here will dispute it.
2007-04-20 17:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jimfix 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Men who were married and then their wives died can be ordained a priest. I have met at least one priest in this situation.
Men with young children to support and take care of would not be accepted. But men with adult children would be accepted.
With love in Christ.
2007-04-20 23:52:42 · answer #3 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. "Til Death Do Us Part."
As such, a male widower is no longer married, and becomes eligable to enter the priesthood. Highly uncommon though.
2007-04-20 17:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a priest at my parent's church is a widower. I heard him give a homily (sermon) once when he referred to his children, I thought he was speaking metaphorically at first because I did not realize he was a widower and really does have children.
Maybe rules vary by order, but I believe widows can become nuns also.
2007-04-20 17:23:31 · answer #5 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes... And believe it or not...there are a couple of Catholic Priests out there who are married and the Church accepts it.
(They were angelican priests who converted.)
2007-04-20 17:24:48 · answer #6 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Priesthood only requires a vow of celibacy, no more sex, the past doesn't matter.
2007-04-20 17:22:29 · answer #7 · answered by anjazarovitch 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Here is an article about one:
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2004/05/12/a_father_for_the_11th_time/
2007-04-20 17:25:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pope John Paul II was a widower.
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2007-04-20 17:24:11 · answer #9 · answered by beatriceorme 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. My local parish priest was a widower.
Cheers :-)
2007-04-20 17:25:35 · answer #10 · answered by chekeir 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋