| Description |
xvii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
pt. I. The problem and the context: What is the problem? -- The historical and social context -- Staffing problems in other American institutions. pt. II. Options for action: Type A options: Reduce the need for priests -- Type B options: Get more priests, with existing eligibility criteria -- Type C options: get more priests, with broadened eligibility criteria -- Type D options: Expand the Diaconate and lay ministries -- Conclusions -- Appendix A: Methodology of 1985 surveys -- Appendix B: Tables. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 240-264. |
| Subject |
Catholic Church -- United States -- Clergy -- Appointment, call, and election.
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Christian leadership -- Catholic Church.
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| ISBN |
1556120745 paperback $12.95 |
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