Effect of the celibate lifestyle

September 13, 2018
Bev Rowden
San Rafael

We are well aware that any attempt to discuss optional celibacy is rebuffed by Rome.

Even though safeguards, like more comprehensive screening of priesthood applicants, have been put in place, does something happen after ordination causing priests to abuse? In view of this crisis, the effect of the celibate lifestyle is an important question I would think.

Our church demands much of Catholics who take their religion seriously. Yet what do our priests and bishops demand of themselves?

Will the next generation of priests cause the next generation of victims?
 

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