Six Major Sources of Satisfaction in the Priesthood

These findings come from the study: Evolving Visions of the Priesthood: Changes from Vatican II to the Turn of the New Century by Dr. Dean R. Hoge and Jacqueline E. Wenger. For further information please e-mail Dr. Dean Hoge at hoge@cua.edu.

There are many sources of satisfaction in the life and work of priest. Would you indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you?
(Percent saying "This is of great importance)

	All Priests	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests
1. Joy of administering the sacraments and presiding over the liturgy.	90%	94%	82%
2. The satisfaction of preaching the Word.	80%	80%	79%
3. Opportunity to work with many people and be a part of their lives.	67%	65%	72%
4. Being a part of a community of Christians who are working together to share the good news of the gospel.	62%	59%	68%
5. Opportunity to exercise intellectual and creative abilities.	55%	53%	59%
3. Opportunity to work with many people and be a part of their lives.	67%	65%	72%
6. Spiritual security that results from responding to the divine call.	51%	51%	51%