Can a widower enter the Roman Catholic priesthood?

Question

Does a priest have to be a virgin, or just celibate from the moment he takes his vows?

Answer 1

Yes. Just celibate as of the vows.

Answer 2

A widower can enter the priesthood. There is no barring in Canon Law against a man becoming a priest whose wife has died. You do not have to be a virgin. Many people think erroneously that in order to be a priest or nun you have to be a virgin. No you don't. There is an age limit however.
The celibate life is something you should live already. Every Christian man and woman are called to abstain from sex while not married. Celibacy is a gift not a burden.
If you are interested in the priesthood, I suggest you contact your local diocese or a religious order you may be interested in. You can also go to the library and ask for a "Catholic Directory." You may want to start at your local parish Church and speak with your Pastor. Each diocese usually has a "Formation Director."

Answer 3

Yes a widower can become a Catholic priest. Happens every now and again. I think there was one just this past June, who is the father of 3 kids and grandfather of 2.

No, a priest does not have to be a virgin. A single man has to take a vow of celibacy at this vows, but it is expected that he also remain celibate through seminary.

There are a handful of married Catholic priests these days, usually converts from Protestant denominations. Such as the Episcopal priest whose entire congregation converted to Catholicism all at once. He is married and was allowed to become a Catholic priest. I forget the rules of abstinence for married priests in the Catholic Church. In the Orthodox church, a priest has to abstain from sexual activity on the days he celebrates the Sacred Liturgy (which may be one reason why Orthodox churches don't have liturgy every day, like Catholics do -- they have Vespers most of the week instead).

Answer 4

Yes a widower can become a roman catholic priest. As far as I am aware the vow of celibacy is taken on ordination

Answer 5

Have to be celibate when he enters priesthood! Under go training for 9 years and must not be more than 70 years old when enter the seminary!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Yes a widower can become a Priest

Answer 8

>>Can a widower enter the Roman Catholic priesthood?<<

Yes, widowers can and do.
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2004/05/12/a_father_for_the_11th_time/

Answer 9

Yes he can.
My sister's father in law became a priest after the death of his wife.
Now my nephews have a catholic priest grandpa.

Answer 10

I know nuns can be widows, so I assume the same goes to priests.
but you can't be divorced