Are the vows taken by priests, religious brothers, and sisters in religious communities binding forever?
A vow is a formal, public promise made to God and the Church. Vows made by members of religious communities, and the promises of celibate chastity, obedience, and a simple life-style made by diocesan preists, are binding unless the obligation is suspended by someone having authority (such as the Pope, a bishop, or a religious superior).
