Ethics and the crisis in the Church

The author provides a bibliographic study of recent publications concerning the scandal and the crisis in the Catholic Church. He focuses on three groups: priests (who are they?), the laity (how can they more fully participate in the life of the Church?), and bishops (what must they do to lead and g...

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Main Author: Keenan, James F. 1953- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 2005
In: Theological studies
Year: 2005, Volume: 66, Issue: 1, Pages: 117-136
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Morals / Crisis / Catholic church / Current issues
IxTheo Classification:KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KDB Roman Catholic Church
NCA Ethics
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Summary:The author provides a bibliographic study of recent publications concerning the scandal and the crisis in the Catholic Church. He focuses on three groups: priests (who are they?), the laity (how can they more fully participate in the life of the Church?), and bishops (what must they do to lead and govern more effectively?). The article concludes by looking at the need for both church structural reform and professional ethical training of church ministers, clerical and lay.
ISSN:0040-5639
Contains:In: Theological studies