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The term "priest" applies to clerics of a few different denominations:
Anglican/Episcopal priests: they can and usually do marry.
Roman Catholic priests: in principle, they cannot marry. However, because of the shortage of priests in Roman Catholic Church (caused in part by the requirement of celibacy), sometimes the church allows married Episcopal or Anglican priests to join the Catholic church as priests--and retain their marriages.
A "pastor/minister" is the term used for most other Christian denominations, and as a rule pastors/ministers can and usually do marry.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoWidowed, yes, but the divorce concept is against the teaching of the Catholic church. Unless the divorce was allowed by the church, you may have a hard time to get into being a priest. Of course, there maybe certain exceptions to this, such as a difficult marriage ect, but this divorce should have been removed by the Church first before you can considering becoming a priest.
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∙ 14y agoI think so. A man who is already married can become a deacon, and then if his wife dies he can become a priest. So I believe that a widower would be able to become a priest. He should understand, though, that if his children are still dependent on him that his income and living situation will likely be designed to support only him and not a whole family, and that his obligations may take him away from his children often.
Actually, he may become a priest only if his children are big enough to be on their own. A father's first priority must be to the care of his children, a Father's first priority must be the care of the Church.
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∙ 13y agoAn annulment means, basically, that the marriage was not valid to start with so the man would be considered single and able to become a priest. It would probably be better for all concerned if he waited until his children were all grown and no longer a responsibility for the man.
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∙ 15y agoYes. One the spouse dies, the bond of marriage is disbanded. Therefore, the widowed man or woman can enter into a religious vocation (Priests, Nuns, Monks, etc..)
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∙ 15y agoYes. A typical parish priest is married with a family. Priests (and deacons) may not marry after ordination, however.
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∙ 14y agoYes and many have through the ages.
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Can a Catholic widower marry a woman who married in a Methodist church but the marriage was annulled?
It depends, if the Methodist woman's marriage was annulled in a civil court, or if she was divorced and annulled in a protestant church: it would still need to be annulled by the Catholic Church. The Church *always* defends the bond, except in rare open and shut cases. You need to speak to a priest about this. If the woman's marriage is annulled by the Catholic Church, THEN you must receive permission from the Bishop for a mixed marriage, or she could convert.
Can a non catholic divorced man convert to Catholicism?
Yes, they would be very happy to have you. You could become a Priest as well if you wished.
How do you get annulled?
In order to get an annulment, you need to contact your priest to start the process. He'll explain the procedures and get the paperwork for you.
Can a person who was married and divorced while a protestant be admitted to the roman catholic faith?
The church frowns on divorce whether Catholic or not, and recognizes the protestant marriage as valid unless it is annulled. Thus the protestant, if remarried, cannot enter the catholic church unless previous marriage is annulled. If the protestant has NOT remarried, then he/she CAN enter the roman catholic faith, but cannot remarry unless previous marrige is annulled. A lot also depends on the person's previous spouse faith and form of marriage if spouse was Catholic. A sit down with priest would be advised.
Can a Catholic married priest get a divorce and how?
Generally, priests may not marry. However, if a married priest from the Anglican or Orthodox Church decides to become a Catholic priest, he can remain married. However, divorce is neither recognized nor permitted by the Catholic Church. Divorce is a civil matter. If a Catholic priest were married (a situation that happens, for example, in very few non-Latin rite churches or in the case where a married Anglican priest converts to the Catholic Church and wants to be a Catholic priest), it would be the same for him. I would hope it would not happen, but if he and his wife divorced, it would be a civil matter as well. Unless his marriage were annulled (recognized as invalid from the beginning), the Church would still consider him bound by the sacrament of Matrimony, because contracts (civil marriage) are the domain of the state, and sacraments are the domain of the Church.
What is the name of a place a priest goes to become a priest?
A person goes to a seminary to become a priest.
When did Las Casas become a priest?
When did Las Casas become a priest??? He Became a priest in 1723!!
Can you receive Holy Communion if you are married to a divorced Catholic?
Roman Catholic AnswerWhether or not you can receive Holy Communion depends on a number of things, you would need to make an appointment with a priest to talk this over. The person to whom you are married will also have to talk to a priest and arrange to have their marriage submitted to the tribunal to see if it can be annulled. In the meantime, you both need to be living as brother and sister, and go to Confession, then you may receive Holy Communion.
How did Jesus become a priest?
Jesus was not a priest, he was a carpenter
How does a priest become a pope?
A priest could only become pope if he is elected by the cardinals in conclave.
What does a priest become after priesthood?
priesthood is an indelible mark on a priest so he is a priest forever
Do priest pay child support or if you become a priest?
if you are a priest do you have to pay child support ?
