"The problem these younger ones have now is that of having to skirt the liberal superior they deal with, in order to properly say mass, teach the faith, etc. They have a valiant struggle."
Sadly, you are correct. Fr. Stravinskas had an editorial in one of his last issues of "The Catholic Answer" chronicling just this fact. Some of these young men are LEAVING the priesthood after five years or so because of the Fr. Groovies and Sister Issues they have to deal with.
Sad.
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That is very sad. If they cannot bear the cross of a disobedient superior, they should request a transfer to a more conservative parish or diocese. I just today mentioned on another thread that I know a young priest who did just that. He is now very happy and has started a street hockey club for the boys. I pray he will reap many vocations in his new parish.
The problem these younger ones have now is that of having to skirt the liberal superior they deal with, in order to properly say mass, teach the faith, etc.
Because of the shortage of priests, however, many of them will be having shorter associate pastorships. Some will become pastors of there own parishes after 7 years.