Comments on: Can a divorced man of 45 years Become a Catholic priest?

By: pipahh

pipahh — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:59 +0000

I knew a man who was a deacon, and when his wife died he became a priest. And it was in his 50. He already had four children and has spent his life working for the city of New York.
EDIT: Somehow the word "divorce" escaped my notice, as many things to do before the introduction of daily caffeine in my system. I think you need to have the marriage annulled.

By: address man

address man — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:59 +0000

Sure …. ensure that their marriage was annulled the first ….. O ……
1. Marriage annulled
2. Marry again
3. Join the Catholic Church …. Maronite Eastern, Melchites, heating, etc, are in communion with Rome
4. Becoming a priest in the church, because married men can become priests. The priests can not marry, but married men can become priests. So …. first marriage.

By: The Carmelite

The Carmelite — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:59 +0000

No. A divorce is a simple legal procedure, even the slightest or mandatory for the Church of the Holy Sacraments. In the eyes of God, who is married yet.
If your marriage has been annulled, then yes, it is possible for you to become a priest.

By: Daver

Daver — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:59 +0000

Only if they also had the marriage annulled or widowed Catholic and in good condition.

By: Debra M. Wishing Peace To All

Debra M. Wishing Peace To All — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:59 +0000

yes. Call your director of vocations and have a talk with him. It could recommend a spiritual advisor to help you with your process of discernment as well.

By: monky_bi

monky_bi — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:59 +0000

Actually, when he gets right to the Nitty gritty, can actually be quite what you want. So yes, if you want it, go for it.

By: 6ofUs

6ofUs — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:59 +0000

Simple yes, but you need to speak with the director of vocations.
marriage should be annulled first!

By: rp

rp — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:59 +0000

I think so. I call the Archdiocese and find out.

By: Misty

Misty — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:59 +0000

Yes - I think even though it may need to have their marriage annulled –

By: Rosemari

Rosemari — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:59 +0000

Of course, you can