The Religious Vocation

The Church teaches that we are all called to a vocation, but this is not the same as a profession. The Church teaches that we are called to a vocation of married, single, or religious life.

Included within the religious vocation is priests, nuns, and brothers. The following articles deal with some issues of controversy regarding the religious vocation.

Whether priests should be allowed to marry

The Church teaches that priests, nuns, and brothers are to remain celibate. However, many find this hard to understand. The reason goes back to the very idea of vocation.

Whether the priesthood ought to be reserved to men alone

Reserving the priesthood for men alone has not been popular, particularly in today's society. To say women are not allowed in many sectors of society is sexual discrimination. However, it is important to remember that the priesthood is not simply a profession.