In 1980 the Vatican approved special provisions under which former Episcopal priests who had become Catholics could apply for ordination in the Catholic priesthood. Since then several dozen married former Episcopal priests have become Catholic priests. In addition, a few married former Methodist and Lutheran ministers have been ordained Catholic priests.
Frederick J. Luhmann, an author and researcher who has kept track of the ordinations of married men for more than a decade, told Catholic News Service March 11 he counted 93 former Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist clergymen among U.S. Catholic priests currently serving the church.
Catholic Caucus?
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It appears to be merely a statement of historical fact. If you see a discussion of the beliefs of others, or a comparison - let me know.
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Some married clergymen from other Christian faiths who have joined the Catholic Church have later been ordained as Catholic priests.
you highlighted the wrong words. That's better.