Comments on: Can Still be a father and a priest?

By: Huddy

Huddy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:51 +0000

Usually not.
Most monasteries not accept men past a certain age, as the mid-twenties to thirties, and those with children and family obligations or financial debts. This is true for men entering the priesthood and women who want to be nuns.
The only exception is when an Episcopal priest (married with children) is converted to Catholicism. The Church is obviously not expected to renounce their family life.
PS. Interestingly, I can spout all kinds of opinions here and little reaction, but I got thumbs down for stating obvious facts. Whatever. All thumbs low on the internet is not going to change reality.

By: Giggly Giraffe

Giggly Giraffe — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:51 +0000

Holy Orders start with "deacon", then "priest", then "the bishop".
First, the man would have to be a deacon, and after spending lots of time from school, the Bishop of determining who want to be advanced to the operating position of the priest. Deacon Many are married with Children. I think if the children were small, then the protection of the family (father and son) is venerated in making the bondage of a priest.

By: Laurine9

Laurine9 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:51 +0000

Yes, there are widows with children over the seminary near me. Usually, however, these are the men whose children are grown / adult. If a man has small children at home, your first responsibility is to nurture and raise these children. The Church does not allow people to use the priesthood as an escape from their responsibilities.

By: IJR

IJR — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:51 +0000

It happens more than you think. The Catholic Church has a great shortage of Preists, and is willing to order the older men, in the circumstances described above.
The Eastern Orthodox Church also ordain married men to Preisthood. Many Orthodox churches have preists married, and his wive and children are an important part of spiritual growth of the church. The IJR was baptized into the Church served for years by a father and son team!

By: KENNETH D

KENNETH D — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:51 +0000

Yes It is also possible to have a married priest. The priest in my parish was a former Anglican priest and is married. He converted to Catholicism and was ordained priest by the Catholic Church.

By: Catholic @ Heart

Catholic @ Heart — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:51 +0000

Absolutely.
My favorite priest FR. Charles, in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana, has one son. He lost his wife to a long-term illness. Prior to his agreed that it would be a good priest. It's a very good priest.

By: stpolyca

stpolyca — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:51 +0000

Yes, under certain conditions, the pope is allowed to widowers with children to become priests.

By: Metal K

Metal K — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:51 +0000

that could become a Preist if your children are over 18 years
and live on their own.

By: Deli D

Deli D — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:51 +0000

I think so, provided that not having children or having a woman during her time as a priest.

By: crusader

crusader — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:51 +0000

Yes they can