What I am asking, of course, has to be repellent to those who have sincerely tried and tried again. You don't have to put up with this. It's not your problem. I'm completely sympathetic with such a reaction, but in a very real way I do share the plight of those who must confront alcoholism. The Church has given me the fearsome responsibility of trying to help resolve critical problems experienced by Catholics and others in many walks of life, including those experienced by a certain number of priests.
Priests are human beings.
Ordination does not change that reality. They experience many burdens and pressures. Some are alcoholics. Some who are alcoholics live in complete and continuing sobriety, and have always done so. Some do not.