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Here are some interesting data from a poll of Irish Catholic priests. More info here <\/a>and here<\/a>. First first question excerpted below is very reassuring indeed.<\/p>\n

2. Do you believe in God?
\n100% Yes<\/p>\n

5. Do you feel that the church hierarchy understands the work and challenges faced by priests in a modern world?
\n37% yes
\n61% no
\n2% unsure<\/p>\n

6. How do you think the Vatican handled church sex abuse cases in Ireland?
\n10% Well
\n63% Poorly
\n27% Other<\/p>\n

7. Do you think lay people should be more involved in the church?
\n98% Yes
\n2% No<\/p>\n

9. Do you think women should be allowed become priests?
\n60% Yes
\n30% No
\n10% Unsure<\/p>\n

10. Should sacraments only be administered to people from families who attend mass on a weekly basis?
\n17% Yes
\n78% No
\n5% Unsure<\/p>\n

11. Do you think priests should be allowed marry?
\n17% No
\n78% Yes
\n5% Unsure<\/p>\n

15. Does your bishop actively seek the views of priests, religious and lay people when making important decisions in your diocese?
\n44% Yes
\n44% No
\n12% Unsure<\/p>\n

One priest wrote, \u201cNo \u2013 the new missal would be a good example.\u201d<\/p>\n

16. Do you believe that Irish bishops are too subservient to Rome?
\n67% Yes
\n31% No
\n2% Unsure<\/p>\n

26. Do you feel that priests and the Catholic Church in general are portrayed fairly in the media?
\n14% Yes
\n84% No
\n2% Unsure<\/p>\n

33. Do you think that this is an appropriate time for a Eucharistic Congress in Ireland?
\n51% Yes
\n45% No
\n4% Unsure<\/p>\n

34. Are you or lay people in your parish excited about the Eucharistic Congress?
\n31% Yes
\n59% No<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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