AN APPRAISAL OF CELIBACY IN NROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

This study critically examines the ethical and religious issues surrounding celibacy in Roman Catholic Church. In Roman Catholicism, celibacy is seen as one of the primary and major steps taken by Priest and religious persons. This work employed the historical and analytical research method. To ascertain reliable data, various methods of data collection were employed, these includes oral interview and personal observation, literature were also reviewed. Journal, articles and internet were consulted. This research work revealed the following: the doctrine of celibacy is not a biblical law. It also revealed types of celibates, this work revealed the negative and positive impacts of celibacy on Roman Catholic Priests, however this research work recommended that the law of celibacy should be maintained, but with proper scrutiny to minimize abuses.