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I have to agree with you on that. Regardless of what the church wants to think, a priest is also a man. He shares the desires for companionship that God gave us all.

The way I understand it is The Holy Spirit guides the Church....I would tend to think that if a celibate priest really prays diligently to The Spirit, The Grace of God will enable him to be celibate. I believe in my heart that most priests remain celibate and many of those who fail confess their sins and become one again with Jesus Christ, it's those who continue to fail who should question their vocations and maybe seek a dispensation from their vows.

Molesting little children is a different story though. These men should be forgiven if they seek forgiveness, and then told that they must leave the priesthood....

Father Haley is right in what he is doing. God Bless him!

I have to agree with you on that. Regardless of what the church wants to think, a priest is also a man. He shares the desires for companionship that God gave us all.

Thank you for that. Not sure why stating a personal opinion on this board can cause some to attack you. Many Popes and Priests were married until the 11th century and the practice was ended due to monetary, not religious reasons.