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What are the reasons why catholic priest should not engage marriage?

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Their reasons are to act with the whole sincerity the mission and to left behind all the hindrances and make full attention to God. It is always necessary to be celibate for the episcopacy. For the priesthood in the Latin Church men who are practicing Catholics and celibate are chosen, men who intend to continue to live a celibate life “for the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:12). In the Eastern Churches marriage is not permitted after one has been ordained. Married men can be ordained to the permanent diaconate.

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