The Most Defiant Priest Author:Father Anthony Girandola The Priest Who Refused to Lead a Secret Life — What makes a priest marry, and refuse to give up his holy office? Such a man is Father Anthony Girandola, the first American priest to admit his marriage openly, and the founder of the only church open to excommunicants. Vividly he recounts his own experiences and those of other priests-- the psych... more »ic wounds of celibacy... the secret life of dates and liaisons...the inflexibility of the authorities.« less