Father Carter Griffin is a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, DC and Rector of St. John Paul II Seminary. He is also the author of Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest.
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Resources &, Articles:
- “The Beauty of Priestly Celibacy,” by Father Griffin
at the National Catholic Register - “What the Debate on Celibacy Gets Wrong &mdash, and What Church Teaching Gets Right,” by Father Griffin at the National Catholic Register
- “What Has Changed at Catholic Seminaries?” by Father Griffin at the National Catholic Register
- Receding Waves, second clergy sex abuse study, by Fr. Paul Sullins
Action Items:
- Recognize that most priests are faithful to their celibate and priestly commitment – show them your support and love in this time which is difficult
for all Catholics, but especially victims of predators and still-faithful priests after the breach of trust by others. - Check out Fr. Griffin’s book: Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest
