Priesthood in the modern context

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/reviled-priests-morale-at-all-time-low-conference-hears-1.2871058
notes depression, isolation and need for healing circles amongst clergy.

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/christianity-key-in-development-of-western-culture-says-martin-1.2866506
notes forgotten influnence of church in the development of the west. refer to book noted.

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/low-attendances-priest-numbers-put-limerick-masses-in-peril-1.2857672
priest shortages

Need for vocations
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/bishop-sets-up-stand-at-jobs-fair-to-attract-men-to-priesthood-1.2833982

changing society
http://www.thejournal.ie/gay-marriage-church-2971486-Sep2016/

hypocrisy
http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/una-mullally-the-real-scandal-at-maynooth-is-church-s-hypocrisy-1.2743997