Category Archives: Loneliness

Fr. John Zuhlsdorf: Christmas Gifts for Priests

Fr. John Zuhlsdorf: “There are a lot of priests who bear a profound sense of isolation. Of course many are extremely active and social and sought after by their own families and others, but many have little or no family. They effectively have no one. Even other priests. So I say this not just for Christmastime, but for the whole year: Don’t forget your priests.
Even small gestures toward them can make a difference.”

Fr. Benedict Groeschel on What to Do When You Have Been Left Alone

I have been reading accounts of priests adjusting to their life on administrative leave without due process. Those recently suspended may still be reeling from the implications of being accused of misconduct and tossed out onto the street.

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