Evolving Visions of the Priesthood
Subtitle: Changes from Vatican II to the Turn of the New Century
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Published: October 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780814628058
Subjects: Christian spiritual & Church leaders; Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church; Religion - Classic Works; Christianity - Theology - Catholic; Christianity - Catholicism; Religion - Catholicism; Religion; History; Christianity - Theology - Ecclesiology; Christian Theology - Catholic; Christian Theology - Ecclesiology; Christianity - History - Catholic; Catholic Church; United States; Christian Church - Church Administration; Christianity - Catholic; 20th century; Clergy
First sentence: This book contains rich information on the state of the Catholic priesthood today.
Description: "Evolving Visions of the Priesthood depicts far-reaching changes in the American priesthood as reflected in four surveys of priests done in 1970, 1985, 1993, and 2001. During this time the number of priests declined, the average age rose, but morale has risen. Most important, the conception of the priesthood held by priests has shifted from a servant leadership model to a cultic model, so that older and younger priests often disagree on ecclesiology."--BOOK JACKET.