Title: Priests for the 21st century /
Authors: Dietrich, Donald J., 1941-
Publisher: Crossroad Pub. Co,,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Catholic Church Clergy.; Priests.; Priesthood.; Pastoral theology.
Abstract: In this book, Donald J. Dietrich introduces the work of leading Catholic theologians, writers, and scholars to dispel pervasive myths, shed light on the history and nature of the priestly calling, frankly address current challenges, and point to future opportunities for the priesthood.
Contents: Part One: Grasping the heritage -- Priesthood: forty years after Vatican II -- The Priest as Sacramental Minister: history and theology -- Reflection -- Part Two: Understanding priesthood today -- The priest as pastor: rooted in Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Church -- The priest preaching in a world of grace -- The moral rights of priests -- Reflection -- Part Three: In union with bishop and laity -- The priest's relationship to the bishop -- One priestly people: Ordained and Lay Ministries in the Church -- Reflection -- Part Four: Challenges for the future -- Addressing the priest "Shortage" -- Is the "Burnout" real? -- The future of Catholic Ministry: our best hopes -- Reflection -- The charism of the priesthood today.