CHURCH_DOCUMENT
Sacerdotalis Caelibatus
Document of the Catholic Church
The encyclical of Pope Saint Paul VI on priestly celibacy, expounding its meaning and value as a gift of self in imitation of Christ for the sake of the Kingdom.
key Themes
- Priestly celibacy
- Priesthood
- Consecration
- Discipleship
document Type
encyclical
issuing Authority
Pope Saint Paul VI
issued Date
1967-06-24
canonical Url
https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals.index.html