Now that Anglicans can join the Catholic faith, will their married clergy be able to become Catholic priests?


Yes, married Anglican clergy can become Roman Catholic priests. There is a pastoral provision in place which allows married Anglican and Lutheran clergy to become ordained and therefore be married priests. This does not open the door for all priests to marry. Your typical priest that was ordained directly into the Catholic Church is still expected to remain celibate. Celibacy allows the priest to give his undivided attention to the Church.



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