How stressed are Catholic clergy right now?

How stressed are Catholic clergy right now?

Update: 2025-12-03
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Australia’s Catholic priests are deeply involved in their local communities and have a strong sense of purpose. 

But many are also lonely, at times ashamed of their church, and sometimes turn to alcohol to handle stress. 

They’re the findings of a major study into the lives of Catholic clergy, conducted by the church’s National Centre for Pastoral Research.

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  • Dr Trudy Dantis, Director of the National Centre for Pastoral Research
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How stressed are Catholic clergy right now?

How stressed are Catholic clergy right now?

Australian Broadcasting Corporation