The Changing Role of the Catholic Priest and His Ministry in an Inner City Context: A Study in Role Change

The work of the priest in the inner city is characterized by the mark of controversy. This study is primarily exploratory in design, the purpose of which is to ascertain some crucial factors that influence both the work and the person of the priest. The findings point to considerable role strain on...

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Main Author: Stewart, James H. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1969
In: Sociological analysis
Year: 1969, Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Pages: 81-90
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Summary:The work of the priest in the inner city is characterized by the mark of controversy. This study is primarily exploratory in design, the purpose of which is to ascertain some crucial factors that influence both the work and the person of the priest. The findings point to considerable role strain on the part of the inner city priest. Based on the findings, the author proposes several hypotheses for directing future research.
ISSN:2325-7873
Contains:Enthalten in: Sociological analysis
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.2307/3709940