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Although it does not belong those of Rome unscriptural priests to all be called spiritual "father," yet one can be called a spiritual father, as Paul referred to himself.
Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Timothy 1:2)
I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. (1 Corinthians 4:14-15)
To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. (Titus 1:4)
Taken at face value, the admonition of the Lord, "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven," (Matthew 23:9) would absolutely exclude even calling one's own earthly dad "Father," as well as claiming to be a spiritual father. Instead, it is to be understood as hyperbole, designed to make a point, which contextually not elevating oneself or others like as was the case with the scribes and Pharisees, "above that which is written, " as the Corinthians (1Co,. 4:6) were, and as is the case in Catholicism.