GYA: Why are some deacons married?
U.S. Catholic
Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Celibacy isn't required for all clergy.
Last year, with the creation of the personal ordinariate for Anglicans, more people became aware of the presence of married clergy in the Catholic Church. Long known for its celibate priesthood, many media outlets began covering the church with profiles of these former Anglican priests who were to become Catholic priests despite having wives and children—the very thing other clergy, like Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala, have lost their jobs over.http://www.uscatholic.org/church/2012/01/gya-why-are-some-deacons-married
