Celibacy, Seminary Formation, and Catholic Clerical Sexual Abuse : Exploring Sociological Connections and Alternative Clerical Training

Applying sociological theories, this book argues that the Catholic Church's adoption of mandatory clerical celibacy has resulted in various negative consequences, including weak social control against clerical sexual abuse, and so advocates a new model of clerical formation.

• | Author: Vivencio O. Ballano
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Apr 30, 2024
• | Number of Pages: NA pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1032646799
• | ISBN-13: 9781032646794