[ArrogantBustard]

Not as hard as you think ... it certainly would be a change from current practice, and unprecedented in recent history. Even in the East, where married men are often ordained to the priesthood the bishops are chosen from among the ranks of celibate monks.

Still, there would be no theological problem with it. It's a matter of discipline and prudence.

Priestesses, and bishopesses, on the other hand are a huge Scriptural and theological problem.

[linda_22003]

"Priestesses, and bishopesses"

No, whatever the gender, they are called priests and bishops. Hope that helps.