"Here's good news in a major new survey done with US Catholic priests: the majority of them are happy in their vocation. But the study, which surveyed 3,516 priests from 191 US Catholic dioceses, also showed that many priests display signs of burnout - especially younger priests. And diocesan priests fare worse than those who belong to religious orders.
"Priests surveyed also said that they find
significant support in their lay friends - so that should motivate us to
think about how we can be better friends to the priests we know and
love. We should never assume that they have the support they need, so
here are a few ideas to consider."
In a recent commentary, Zoe Romanowsky, Lifestyle Editor at Aleteia, reflected on some of the ways one can support his/her priest(s).
To access Ms. Romanowsky's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: Zoe Romanowsky: 7 Ways to support your priest (26 OCT 22)
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