Why priests are happy : a study of the psychological and spiritual health of priests - Rossetti, Stephen J., 1951-; Allen, John L. (Notre Dame, IN : Ave Maria Press, 2011)
Summary of findings -- Two statistical surveys: the sample and the method -- Physical health and self-care -- The psychological wellness of priests -- Burnout and priesthood -- Happiness and priesthood -- Factors contributing to priestly happiness -- Those thinking of leaving priesthood -- The spiritual lives of priests -- Priests and prayer -- Young priests, old priests, and those in the middle -- Recommendations -- Conclusion: the secret of their joy.
Includes bibliographical references.
Keywords: Priests -- Psychology; Mental health -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church; Happiness -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church; Priests -- Religious life; Priesthood -- Catholic Church