Justice for Priests?
by Thomas G. GuarinoBy treating priests as guilty from the moment of accusation, the Church is failing to recognize the inviolable dignity of the human person. Continue Reading »
Seminary Faithfulness
by Jonathan L. MasterIt will always seem easier to leave the battles to the next generation. But the ministers we train today are the ones who will be on the front lines tomorrow. Continue Reading »
Priestly Poverty
by Timothy J. CusickIt was the beach house that got to me this time. When the priest abuse scandals broke in early 2002, inaugurating what Richard John Neuhaus called our “Long Lent,” I had been ordained for less than two years. My initial reaction was shock and anger. Even after the U.S. bishops had promised in . . . . Continue Reading »
Timothy J. Cusick on Evangelical Poverty
by R. R. RenoFr. Timothy J. Cusick joins R. R. Reno for a discussion of the importance of the evangelical counsels. Continue Reading »
Looking Back to Think Forward
by Francis X. MaierWhat the past teaches us most forcefully is that reform of the institution depends on reform of the individual. Continue Reading »
Valuing Celibacy
by Timothy ReichertThe question of married priests is primarily a Christological and ecclesiological one. But it has important practical and pastoral aspects, as well. Many claim that eliminating the celibacy requirement would increase the supply of priests, thereby increasing the pastoral capacity of the Church. This . . . . Continue Reading »
The Battered Priesthood
by Thomas G. GuarinoThe archbishop of New Orleans is seeking to laicize all clergy who have been removed from ministry because of credible accusations of sex abuse. Continue Reading »
Three Models of Priestly Goodness
by George WeigelPriests are still suffering the Long Lent of 2020, but at least they can rejoice this week in the beatification of Fr. McGivney. Continue Reading »
Beyond Amazonia
by George WeigelThe reform of the priesthood begins with deeper conversion to Jesus Christ and the gospel. Continue Reading »
Francis Stands Firm
by R. R. RenoFaced with pressure to signal openness to “change,” Francis showed steadfast commitment to the spiritual wisdom of the Latin Church. Continue Reading »
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