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The Celibate Priesthood

  • GRACE MACKINNON

Dear Grace, When and why did celibacy become required of priests in the Catholic Church?


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Acknowledgement

Grace MacKinnon. "The Celibate Priesthood." (September, 2003).

Reprinted with permission of Grace MacKinnon.

The Author

Grace MacKinnon is a syndicated columnist and public speaker on Catholic doctrine. She is the author of Dear Grace: Answers to Questions About the Faith published by Our Sunday Visitor. Order online by e-mail at osvbooksosv.com or call 1-800-348-2440.

Readers are welcome to submit questions about the Catholic faith to: Grace MacKinnon, 1234 Russell Drive #103, Brownsville, Texas 78520. Questions also may be sent by e-mail to: grace@deargrace.com.

You may visit Grace online at www.DearGrace.com.

Copyright © 2003 Grace D. MacKinnon

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