text: To ordain married men, and refuse to ordain celibate women, would reinforce even more the patriarchal mindset, which is the last thing we need as the patriarchal era of human history passes away.  This is not a matter of numbers.  It is a matter of understanding the basic nature of the Church.  The Church is essentially a communion, not a patriarchy.  The Church is essentially "one, holy, catholic, and apostolic," not essentially patriarchal.  Prayers!