Episcopal Priests Happy at Jobs, Study Indicates
Three out of five Episcopal priests say they have at least one serious family problem but most of the priests and their spouses are happy in the ministry, a study finds.
An overall index of the emotional, physical and spiritual health of parish priests showed that 56% find “joy and satisfaction” in their work and that another third said the ministry was fulfilling though not always pleasant.
“If there are any great surprises, it is in the good health of the clergy,” said Roberta Walmsley, a social worker, wife of Bishop Arthur E. Walmsley of Connecticut and one of the project coordinators.
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