Naked Parish Priest: What Priests Really Think They're Doing

by Stephen Louden, Leslie J. Francis

Overview

Based on a survey sent out to Catholic clergy in the UK, this study is a major contribution from empirical theology towards interpreting the health and potential of the priesthood today. The issues raised by this new study concern the nature and health of the priesthood, a topic of most urgent concern at a time of clerical scandal and abuse. The conclusions of this book are extremely revealing but fundamentally positive for anyone concerned with the future of the Christian Church at the start of a new millennium.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826467980
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/01/2003
Pages:	242
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Stephen Louden is a Roman Catholic priest based in Cambridge. He is a Monsignor and former chaplain to the armed forces. Leslie Francis is Professor of Pastoral Theology at the University of Wales (Bangor). Leslie J Francis is Professor of Religions and Education at the University of Warwick, Canon Theologian of Bangor Cathedral and NSM cleric serving the parish of Llanedwen.

Table of Contents

Training for ministry Theology and PriesthoodRelating to the laityCelibacy and priesthoodFallen priestsSex and deathRome and the VaticanOrdination of WomenEmotional exhaustionDepersonalitionA future in priesthood

Editorial Reviews

"Anyone wishing to understand the daily realities of Catholic clergy-laity and clergy-clergy interaction at the start of the 21st century should read this book." -Science & Theology News, 4/04

Title mention in Church Times.

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