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Priest
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Why do Catholics call priests father?
The term "father" reflects the priest's mission to guide and protect the faithful, as a father does with his children.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Article 6: The Sacrament of Holy Orders, §§ 1536-1600.
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
1 Corinthians 4:15
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Priest
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Why do Catholics have celibate priests and bishops?
Celibacy allows priests to fully dedicate themselves to the service of God and the Church.
CIC 1580
Presbyterorum Ordinis 16: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651207_presbyterorum-ordinis_en.html
Sacerdotalis Caelibatus 5: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_24061967_sacerdotalis.html
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Why can't priests get married?
Priests do not marry to dedicate themselves fully to God and pastoral mission.
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