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4 posted on 09/17/2004 8:39:06 PM PDT by Tribune7

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Isn't it amazing that the Church can ordain 750 permanent deacons every year (most of them married), and only 400 celibate priests?

There is no shortage of married men willing to serve the Church. There is, however, a shortage of celibate men willing to serve the Church.

What am I missing?

5 posted on 09/17/2004 8:49:00 PM PDT by sinkspur ("I heard that the traditionalists have taken over the FR religion forum"--Cardinal Fanfani)

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