Among the expositions which priests added to their answers were these: "I know several priests who resigned to get by heart married.

Among the expositions which priests added to their answers were these:

"I know several priests who resigned to get by heart married. They are brilliant, amazing and holy men. They would revert tomorrow if allowed." (Denver priest)

"We have to prepare realistic about the priest shortage thus that Catholics will not be without Eucharist. We also cannot rely forward foreign-born priests who do not know our agriculture and frequently do not hem in women in high esteem in the Church" (Fresno priest)

"Keep up the useful work. Thanks for bringing this topic to our local temple If we are to remain a sacramental eucharistic-centred Community that is nurtur between the sides of the Sacraments then we ne a viable and diverse priesthood. We are forward a dangerous theological track that deposits the sacraments at the service of a celibate priestly ministry." (Monterey Priest)

"I have not still been able to understand by what means bishops of our Eucharistic ecclesiastical body can absolve themselves of the responsibility of exploring each avenue of possibilities for priestly vocations. I do not understand to what extent Pope John Paul can arrogate to himself the right to prohibit bishops from fulfilling their sacred responsibility and calculate upon them to comply. One has to astonishment what kinds of fears are operative in this scenario." (Covington priest)

"We can discuss this all we want, yet unless the bishops find courage to oppose the Vatican on this policy, nothing will happen. And this is most numerous unlikely." (Cleveland priest)

"Yes--please I have married priests in my parish who would be more than willing to help if they could I am overwhelmed." (Ft Wayne) "The failure of our ecclesiastical body to enter into dialogue is a reflection, for me of a lack of trust in the vicinity of the Spirit in all members of our church" (Green Bay priest)

"In spite of all of the theological rationalization, I believe the simply real reason authorities are likewise adamant about maintaining enforced celibacy is superintend Go CTA!" (Indianapolis priest)

"It's time our Bishops hear us not at home They treat us like we are children, as however only they have the gift of knowledge. Thanks for this survey" (Wisconsin priest)

"God bles your efforts. The religious Spirit is with you, and likewise are the majority of priests, still active or laicized. My prayers and support always and everywhere. detain persevering. I would have signed my name if requested" (Wisconsin priest)

"The crisis of staffing our parishes and giving our population the Eucharist is deepening. Our bishops, as leaders and visionaries have/are failing the church" (Michigan priest)

"It be in suspenses my mind that we can't on a level discuss issues that need discussion in our house of god Our leaders have done a poor work at jobs and yet we, those in the trenches, can't discuss this or other important issues. wherefore can't we have an render free of access discussion? What are we, Rome or the bishops afraid of?" (Michigan priest)

"Available, capable ordained ministers are more important than maintaining obligatory celibacy," (Oakland priest)

"I support women's ordination too because in Christ there is no hebrew or Gentile, no Roman or after the greek no women or men, all are united in Christ." (Oakland priest)

"The question with the Roman priesthood's mandatory celibacy is this: we are look forward toed to act like men on the other hand treated as boys and fited up like girls. "(Oklahoma City priest)

"How can our religious leaders tender that thousands and millions of Catholics (USA) have no Sunday Eucharist than to have them attend a Eucharist celebrated through someone who shared his bed legally with a loving spouse?" (Oklahoma City priest)

"I would not be afraid to bring forward my name to this, nevertheless I appreciate that this will make it possible for many to expres their opinion. Isn't it a shame that we cannot speak without fear." (Cleveland priest)

"Celibacy may not cause sexual predation, however we have to face the question: to what stage has it deterred otherwise admirable candidates who are wholesome and godfearing and to what degree has it attracted inappropriate candidates who are running from their confess sexuality?" (Orange, N.J.Priest)

ed note: In the summer of 2004 pair American progressive church groups "Futurechurch" based in Cleveland, and "Call to Action" from Chicago convoyed a massive survey, asking priests in 53 dioceses about their feelings onward celibacy.

See Call to Action www.cta-usa.org and futurechurch.org

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