Articles on this issue "celibacy"
A priest through his celibacy should give testimony of nostalgia of God, says a theologian who advises the Holy See on the formation of seminarians. Father Amedeo Cencini, of the Canossian …
read moreA priest who is not profoundly spiritual is "a poor celibate," says a consultor to a Vatican dicastery. "Priestly celibacy is not an exclusive characteristic of priests of the Catholic rite, …
read moreHere is the address John Paul II delivered to the U.S. bishops of the ecclesiastical provinces of Detroit and Cincinnati at the conclusion of their five-yearly visit to Rome. * * * Dear …
read moreJohn Paul II urged U.S. bishops to ensure that candidates to the priesthood are receiving a "mature and balanced" formation in celibacy and a correct theological understanding of the Church. …
read moreJohn Paul II considers priestly celibacy of "inestimable value," and appealed for the support that priests need to show that Christ gives full meaning to their lives. "In today's world, the …
read moreJohn Paul II says the priesthood is not a career or a profession, but a vocation of love for others which explains the need for celibacy. The Pope addressed the challenges and temptations …
read moreMore than 600 Catholic clergy are publicly standing behind their promise of celibacy in the wake of a letter by some Milwaukee priests who asked that celibacy be optional. Members of the …
read morePriestly celibacy has a supernatural dimension -- rather than an unnatural side, as the world might think. So says Father Michael Hull, the dean of the Neumann program and professor of …
read moreArchbishop Timothy Dolan addressed the issue of priestly celibacy in this article published by the Milwaukee Catholic Herald (www.chnonline.org). It was adapted here slightly. * * * Celibacy …
read moreThe president of the U.S. bishops' conference issued a strong defense of priestly celibacy after receiving a letter from some Milwaukee clergy who urged optional celibacy for candidates to the …
read moreVirginity is a manifestation of the Spirit for the good of all, says the Papal Household preacher. Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa delivered that message today in the latest homily …
read moreThe crisis some priests are experiencing, the most disturbing being the sex-abuse scandals, is not caused by celibacy, an expert on the matter says. Father Amedeo Cencini, religious of the …
read moreJohn Paul II pointedly instructed bishops to be extremely careful in their selection of candidates for the priesthood, in order to avoid a repetition of the scandals linked to emotional …
read moreThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops first published this letter on priestly celibacy in 1997. It can be found at www.cccb.ca/english/default_e.htm (click on Backgrounders, then General …
read morePriests commitment to celibacy and evangelical poverty is of crucial importance to their vocation today, given the temptations they face, says John Paul II. When the Holy Father met Saturday …
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