Does anyone care for our priests?

Earlier this month it was reported that eight priests in Ireland had committed suicide in the past 10 years.

The Association of Catholic Priests blamed the phenomenon on a collapse in morale among the country’s clergy, describing it as a mental health crisis.

“Our morale is affected because we are on a sinking ship,” said one participant in a recent meeting. “When will the ‘counter-reformation’ take place? We’re like an All-Ireland team without a goalie. We need a national confidential priests’ helpline. We’re slow to look for help.”