"Mandatory celibacy" refers to a requirement for certain individuals, usually within religious or professional contexts, to abstain from engaging in sexual relationships or getting married. Full definition
Today we look at what is perhaps the most controversial and intriguing chapter in the book — Chapter 3, in which Matthew argues that Scripture does not support mandatory celibacy for gay and lesbian Christians. (rachelheldevans.com)
For whatever reason, after the schism, those who aligned themselves with Rome [later becoming known as «Roman Catholics»] eventually imposed mandatory celibacy upon their clergy. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
I'm sure Bishop Edward Daly, in his much reported comments against mandatory celibacy for priests last September, has unintentionally overlooked that to allow priests to marry would make the spiritual situation worse. (faith.org.uk)