Schaffer, Michael.
An Older Order. / Michael Schaffer. - Los Angeles Times Syndicate, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 26. Institutions, 1522-3256; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: An Older Order, May 13, 2002; pp. 42-44.
"Even as the American Catholic Church grapples with a scandal that has turned clerical collars into marks of suspicion, a quieter transition has taken place: Just who's joining the priesthood has changed dramatically since the priests snared by today's scandal were first ordained....Nationwide, most new seminary graduates are over 30, and a quarter are over 50." (U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT) This article reveals how a new type of person, now much older and mature than before, is joining the priesthood.
1522-3256;
Catholic Church--Clergy.
Celibacy.
Clergy--Sexual behavior.
Priests.
Seminarians.
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An Older Order. / Michael Schaffer. - Los Angeles Times Syndicate, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 26. Institutions, 1522-3256; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: An Older Order, May 13, 2002; pp. 42-44.
"Even as the American Catholic Church grapples with a scandal that has turned clerical collars into marks of suspicion, a quieter transition has taken place: Just who's joining the priesthood has changed dramatically since the priests snared by today's scandal were first ordained....Nationwide, most new seminary graduates are over 30, and a quarter are over 50." (U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT) This article reveals how a new type of person, now much older and mature than before, is joining the priesthood.
1522-3256;
Catholic Church--Clergy.
Celibacy.
Clergy--Sexual behavior.
Priests.
Seminarians.
AC1.S5
050