Father Jonathan Morris, a former member of the Legion of Christ who was at one time among the most prominent Catholic priests in America as a contributor to Fox News, has asked to be dismissed from the clerical state, indicating he wants to be free to “marry and have a family” though saying it’s not about an “existing relationship.”
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Jonathan Morris on May 17: "Some personal news: After taking some months of sabbatical to be with family and to dedicate more time to prayerand retreat, I have decided to ask the Holy Father, Pope Francis, to release me from the dutiesand responsibilities of the clerical state (priestly vows).
Taking this step is something I have considered often and at length in years past and discussedwith my spiritual guides. While I have loved and thrived in so many aspects of my ministry, deepin my interior I have struggled for years with my vocation and with the commitments that the Catholic priesthood demands, especially not being able to marry and have …More