Why do priests and religious have to remain celibate?
Priests and religious sisters and brothers make the choice of celibacy for two principal reasons. It is so they can totally dedicate themselves to God and service of his people. Many people assume that this must be a very difficult, lonely, way of life. If God were not in it, it certainly would be. Prayer is so important to living this way of life. Celibacy opens the individual up to the needs and concerns of the family of God. They choose to live this way out of devotion to God and the people.
