11 Odd fact: There are over 100 married Roman Catholic priests in the USA, seems Episcopal priests can convert and keep their spouce. posted 2 years ago by rickynottricky 2 years ago by rickynottricky +12 / -1 . 11 comments share 11 comments share save hide report block hide replies
As it should be. Perhaps then they wouldn't be seeking little boys for their sick pleasures.
Pedophiles in the clergy are relatively fewer than pedophiles in public school teachers. 4% vs 8%. In neither case, do they represent the majority of teachers or of priests.
Note: Can be same sex...
No same sex marriages in the Catholic church
In such cases the wife would have to convert too and both need to be 're-married' in Catholic church before he becomes a Catholic priest.
Same for Anglican Priests who get married then become catholic priests.
There are even entire parishes that use the Anglican rite.
Orthodox priests are married as well