Can a Catholic Priest become a father to a child that was left to him in someones Will if they die?

Answer 1

One of the main reasons priests don't marry or have children is so they may devote themselves entirely to the Church. Most parents who wish to appoint a guardian of their minor children in case of their death, will ask the person they would like to appoint if they are willing to take on the job. A Catholic priest, if asked, would have to turn the parent down. If a parent named a Catholic priest as guardian without checking first, and then died, the priest would probably refer the matter to the archdiocese, who would contact the court (if in the U.S.) which handles cases involving minor children who need new guardians appointed.