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Statistics from Priests Ordained One to Five Years NFPC Study Conducted by Dr. Dean Hoge, Life Cycle Institute, Catholic University |
| Active Diocesan Priests | Active Religious Priests | Resigned Priests | |
| Formal Theological Training |
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| Very Well to Well | 95% | 98% | 97% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 5% | 2% | 3% |
Homiletics |
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| Very Well to Well | 88% | 86% | 91% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 12% | 14% | 8% |
Spirituality and Prayer Life |
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| Very Well to Well | 77% | 77% | 89% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 23% | 22% | 11% |
Understanding Changes in the Priesthood |
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| Very Well to Well | 75% | 68% | 61% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 25% | 32% | 39% |
Pastoral Care and Counseling |
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| Very Well to Well | 87% | 83% | 72% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 12% | 17% | 28% |
| Church Administration | |||
| Very Well to Well | 28% | 19% | 24% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 72% | 81% | 76% |
Working with Lay Staff |
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| Very Well to Well | 66% | 68% | 61% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 34% | 32% | 39% |
Working with Multiple Ethnic Groups |
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| Very Well to Well | 63% | 64% | 66% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 37% | 36% | 33% |
Handling Multiple Tasks and Responsibilities |
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| Very Well to Well | 69% | 62% | 62% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 31% | 38% | 38% |
Balancing Self-Care and Ministry |
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| Very Well to Well | 79% | 65% | 74% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 21% | 35% | 26% |
Understanding Yourself as a Sexual Person |
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| Very Well to Well | 81% | 72% | 51% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 19% | 28% | 49% |
Developing Personal Support Networks |
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| Very Well to Well | 72% | 66% | 57% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 28% | 34% | 43% |
Handling Problems of Loneliness |
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| Very Well to Well | 63% | 48% | 38% |
| Not Very Well to Not at All | 37% | 52% | 62% |