Overview

Evolving Visions of the Priesthood traces the movement of the Church in the United States during the first forty years of the implementation of Vatican II. This research gives the U.S. Church a good picture of itself and its struggles during the post-conciliar period. This study is important for what it tells us about the priests who have been ministering the theology of the Council to parishes and faith communities. By following what has been happening we get a glimpse of what the future holds. Given recent Church scandals, the study also offers indications of why particular problems arose and their relationship to a given time frame. Chapters are ""The American Priesthood After the 1960s,"" ""Characteristics of Priests in 2001,"" ""The Shifting Emphasis in Ecclesiology,"" ""The New Priests,"" ""Issues and Needs Felt by Priests,"" ""The Question of Homosexual Subcultures,"" ""Understanding the Changes,"" and ""Recommendations Made by the Priests."" Includes an epilogue, ""Effects of the 2002 Sexual Misconduct Crisis.""

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Hoge and Wenger's first-rate research and reliable analysis create yet another enormous agenda for the Catholic Church in the United States. They make us aware not only of the conflicting views of various generations, but also of potential starting points for needed dialogue. Their book is essential reading for everyone involved in pastoral leadership and would be valuable for those with broad interest in the church's future and their role in it. . . . Evolving Visions of Priesthood offers an invitation to work toward overcoming separation wherever it exists and replacing it with true communion. America

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Dean R. Hoge is a professor in the department of sociology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Jacqueline E. Wenger is a graduate student in sociology at The Catholic University of America and is also a licensed clinical social worker.

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