"Possibly, But Not Necessarily" - Do Celibates Have More Time Than Married Priests?: Armenian Seminary Q-A

Source: https://www.stnersess.edu/faq---marriage-and-celibacy.html (6 Nov. 2019)

Do celibate priests have more time to devote to their ministry than married priests?

Possibly, but not necessarily. Obviously celibate priests do not have obligations to wife and children as married priests do. This can give celibate priests greater flexibility in carrying out their ministry, especially where this involves travel.

Ultimately a priest's use of time depends largely on his spiritual life, organizational skills and discipline. There are many married priests who balance family responsibilities with their ministry very effectively and fruitfully.

Many married priests would also point out that their wives are partners in ministry, who enable them to be more effective pastors.