[Antoninus]

How often does ANY priest go out at 3AM to administer the last rights.

See post 111. Thanks, saradippity. A celibate priest is able to dedicate his entire existence to serving Christ's people on Earth. The same can not be said for a married minister, no matter how personally holy he is or how well his wife and children understand that they come second in his life.

[ThomasMore]

A celibate priest is able to dedicate his entire existence to serving Christ's people on Earth. The same can not be said for a married minister

You paint with a very broad brush! First, I personally know about half the priests in our diocese. Just because they are celebate doesn't enhance the virtue of charity in them. And it is love that drives one to extraordinary works through grace. This is NOT limited just to celebate men! Sorry, but your wrong!