Survey on Mandatory Celibacy, 2003-2004

Stockton Diocese Comments from Priest Survey

#10 Yes 61-70
I would suggest that the bishop have time to interact with his Presbyteral Council before the tally goes to the press.

#15 No 41-50
To whom it may concern,
Recent church doucments such as Presbyterorum Ordinis give clear descriptions of the true identity of the priest: a man of sacrifice, another Christ, etc. And God himself has raised up saints like Maximilian Kolbe and Pio of Pietrelcina. If there is confusion, it is not with the true church, it is not found among those who listen to the Spirit speaking through the church.
Please stop encouraging division and dissent.
(This note was signed and included a holy card of Padre Pio.)

#18 No 51-60
I love the Pope and the Church. It is not priest who would get married who are acting out sexually in the newspapers but homosexual priest who do not want to marry a woman.
The Holy Spirit is guiding the Catholic Church. Those who do not know this should go join the other churches that allow divorce Homosexuality, Birthcontrol, Abortion and women priest. No really presence of Jesus in the Eurcharist. Many of my fellow priest (all the recently ordained priest support celibacy.
I am proud to be with the Catholic Church and you can know my name.
(Note was signed. Editor chooses not to use any names.)