No one is forced into celibacy. It is a choice made with free will. The formation process to become a Priest is a lengthy one giving the individual ample opportunity to discern if they are truly called to the discipline. There are 22 Churches sui juris in six separate rites: five Eastern and one Western that in union comprise the Catholic Church. Married men may be ordained in the five Eastern Rites and Bishops in the Eastern Rites are selected exclusively from celibates. The Western Rite, with the exception of the ordination of a relatively few married protestant ministers who have converted to Catholicism and been ordained under Pope John Paul IIs Pastoral Provision, adheres to the discipine of celibacy for the Priesthood. Your absolute statement is absurd and is indicative of your ignorance of the topic.
and in fact, it may even have a positive impact on the sheer number of cases of sexual misconduct.
Not a fact as evidenced by:
Your answer will say whether it is FORCED celibacy or not...
And yes, there are married ministers who have also committed sexual impropriety. I'm just saying that incidence might be lower among the married. I don't really know the stats, maybe someone else does. Nevertheless, it doesn't change the fact that it is a FORCED celibacy.