I was just wondering what happens to a Vicar (or other Minister) who has been defrocked. What do they do after having to leave the church in that way? Do they get other jobs or keep a very low profile. Do they keep quiet about being defrocked when meeting new people?

Also, what does a Vicar or Priest have to do to get defrocked? I would imagian it must have to be something pretty serious.

When they've been de-frocked they get nicked for indecent exposure.

Sorry - couldn't resist! Haven't got the foggiest although I would also like to know.

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One of them got partly eaten by a Lion. I am referring to the famous Rector of Stiifey, who was defrocked in the 1930s for neglecting his duties by consorting with whores in Piccadilly.

He joined a travelling circus and was fatally mauled by a Lion when on tour in Skegness

Sorry, I meant the Rector of Stiffkey

Defrocked Vicars are different I think to defrocked priests.

A priest is Catholic so is not allowed to have a sexual relationship of any kind whereas a vicar can.

It therefore depends on what they are defrocked for. It could be a simple case of falling in love or it could be something more sinister.

Do you specifically mean Vicar?

Aah the good old Rector of Stiffkey whose concern for 'fallen women' went beyond the call of duty (far beyond, lol.)
Thanks for reminding me of the story Lord Chaverly.

Your welcome. When i was posting it I almost typed the Rector of Stiffey rather than Stiffkey, which was perhaps a Freudian slip, but most appropriate in the case of the libidinous Rector.

For some reason the place Stiffkey is pronounced Stewkey

So the Rector of Stiffkey is real? I thought it was made up :confused:

He was definitely real. His name was Harold Davidson and became known as the 'Prostitute's Padre' for his activities in Soho, even though his rectory was in Norfolk. After being found guilty in 1932 of 'systematically misbehaving' with young women, he was ejected from the clergy and sought other jobs, including applying for a job as Blackpool football manager. He joined a travelling circus and was mauled to death by a lion called Freddie.

I have it on good authority that most of the frocks are cleaned and ironed and donated to he Christians Awake Charity shops that are found , chiefly in the North of England.
The men themselves are usually sent on a " Fresh Identity Course "which has proved very successful , if rather costly .
For example , one of our ex-vicars is now a D. J. in Outer Mongolia and is a great hit with the locals. Another is a Refuse Collection Officer in Cairo.
However , all this costs money !! If you feel you are able to contribute , please send your checks immediately. Failing that , please put on a Red Nose on Xmas Day and get friends to sponsor you. WE don't care which way you do it ,actually , as long as you GIVE !! The only way we can help these poor men . victims of temptation , lust , lack of self-control----or whatever , is by GIVING NOW !!