Canada (2018): Quebec bishops ponder possibility of married priests; "During a closed hearing at a recent plenary session of bishops, there was talk of the ordination of married men of a certain age, whose ecclesial commitment is tested. This is an important reflection that we have right now," [Aux. Bishop Marc Pelchat] said in mid-March."

"Auxiliary Bishop Marc Pelchat of Quebec, pictured here in 2017, said Quebec bishops have discussed limited ordination of married men to help fight the priest shortage. (CNS/Philippe Vaillancourt, Presence)" "The Catholic bishops of Quebec have discussed the possibility of ordaining married men to priesthood. During a conference dedicated to the future of the Catholic Church in Quebec, Auxiliary Bishop Marc Pelchat of Quebec said consolidating parishes was not a solution to the lack of priests. "During a closed hearing at a recent plenary session of bishops, there was talk of the ordination of married men of a certain age, whose ecclesial commitment is tested. This is an important reflection that we have right now," he said in mid-March." https://www.ncronline.org/news/quebec-bishops-ponder-possibility-married-priests