[tricky_k_1972]

My father is a Methodist minister, so we have both been following this very closely.

What I am wondering about is what exactly they mean by celibacy being required?

Does that indicate that all married pastors in the Anglican tradition will not be accepted into the body of the church?

That doesn't seem to make sense since we no that other pastors from the Anglican tradition have been granted a dispensation to be married when they decide to switch faiths, why then are they harping on celibacy now, is due to the fact that this would be such a large chunk of the Anglican faith that it would make it difficult to justify celibacy for the rest of their priests?

Married Catholic Priests: Why are Some Catholic Priests Married?.

[tricky_k_1972]

Should be: That doesn't seem to make sense since we know

[wagglebee]

Does that indicate that all married pastors in the Anglican tradition will not be accepted into the body of the church?

My understanding is the the rules for married Anglican clergy will remain the same. This is about whether married Anglicans will be able to enter Catholic seminaries.

[sitetest]

Dear tricky_k_1972,

Currently-married Anglican priests will generally be ordained as Catholic priests, every other requirement being met.

The question is whether any married men not currently ordained in the Anglican communion - like unordained but married seminarians - will be permitted to be ordained after reception into the Catholic Church.

I hope that makes it a little clearer.

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