The Guardian
12/16/2011
Father Ian Hellyer is a Roman Catholic priest – but far from being celibate, he's a father. Not just to a couple of children, either: in true Roman Catholic fashion, Father Ian has lots of them – nine, in fact, ranging from 18-year-old Clare to seven-month-old Rose – taking in Teresa (17), Angela (15), Martha (11), John (nine), Luke (seven), Simeon (four) and Gregory (two) in between...
For more information on Fr. Hellyer, a recent "pastoral provision" convert from Anglicanism to Catholicism, see full text of article.
With all due respect to the former Anglican priests who have recently come to the Roman Catholic Church, I must say that I am furious! Why is it ok for married convert priests to remain married Catholic priests, when our own faithful priests are denied marriage? I served almost 20 years as a faithful Catholic priest and was told that I had to leave in order to follow the vocation of marriage. I see this as the sin of the Church today. May God someday forgive the Church leaders who have allowed this inequality.
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