US EditionFrance: Many Priests Suffer From Stress, Depression and Burnout
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A disturbing report has been published in France regarding the mental and physical health of diocesan priests. The study results reveal a clear problem: as many as 20 percent of clergy exhibit symptoms of depression, and 2 percent struggle with burnout. Other alarming signs are also emerging: many priests struggle with obesity or addictions. According to Vatican News, the level of satisfaction with the priest also increases. The article "When a …
A study on the health of priests in France reveals disturbing data. It reveals that two in ten priests show symptoms of depression, and two percent are suffering from burnout. Furthermore, many suffer from obesity or show signs of addiction. According to Vatican News, 40 percent of priests said their personal fulfillment in ministry is "relatively low." All this has alarmed the bishops, said Bishop Benoît Bertrand, ordinary of the Pontoise dioce…
A study on the health of priests in France reveals disturbing data. Two in ten priests show symptoms of depression, and two percent experience burnout. Furthermore, many suffer from obesity or show signs of addiction. According to the Vatican News website, professional satisfaction is also limited. For example, 40 percent of priests stated that their personal fulfillment in ministry is "relatively low."
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