[VidMihi]

Celibacy has nothing to do with what occurred between the young priest from Miami and the woman with whom he broke his vows.

This is an interesting observation because if it were not for the discipline of celibacy he could date and marry this woman and continue his ministry. Hard to understand how celibacy has nothing to do with this.

To the best of my understanding, this priest was a diocesan and thus took no vows. Only Religious priests usually take vows. He made a promise of celibacy and accepted that discipline, but there were no vows.

The situation is best discussed when accurate terms are used.

[A.A. Cunningham]

This is an interesting observation because if it were not for the discipline of celibacy he could date and marry this woman and continue his ministry.

Incorrect, Once ordained a Priest, either Religious or Diocesan, one is not free to date and marry and remain in the clerical state.

A promise of chastity to a Bishop for a Diocesan Priest is equivalent to a vow of celibacy for a Religious Order Priest, a fact confirmed by Canon Law.

The situation is best discussed when accurate terms are used.

The situation is best discussed when people actually know what they are talking about.