i cannot fathom a priest that would exalt financial/economic/social justice issues to the same level as HUMAN LIFE. We have the luxury of living in an area with many many catholic churches. My kids have all gone to St James to school, but we live within the boundaries of a different parish, and choose to attend st james. I understand the pull of a legacy like you have there. The younger priests, in my experience, are more conservative. i am guessing your priest is maybe in his 50s or 60s? that age appears to be the worst.
Our Priest is in his 30's. Says the Iraq War is "Unjust".
And I forgot to add: Our Bishop is wishy washy.