November 3, 2024
For the past few years the Mutual Support Working Group has been providing support and connection for priests who are experiencing difficulties in their ministry on any level, but especially when being accused of inappropriate sexual behavior, falsely or otherwise. We are committed to this important aspect of our work. We are also aware that there are other issues that affect the well-being of priests. We want to explore those additional concerns, in regard to mutual support of our brother priests, that our membership considers most important
At our meetings we have spoken about issues of retirement, support groups, financial planning, health care, continuing education funding, and loneliness. Obviously, we are a small group and cannot adequately address a wide variety of issues. But we do need your guidance and voice, in helping to identity one or two additional priorities, or expand on some the issues for our group. We would appreciate your voice and input in these ways:
- Please take a moment to consider in what other ways can we mutually support our brother priests.
- What suggestions might you have about implementing your suggestion(s).
- Do you know of resource people who might be of help?
- Do you have a particular skill or interest in a specific concern that you can assist us with?
We appreciate the feedback we receive from members about our efforts and look forward to your suggestions and input.
Please forward your input to Ed Palumbos Fr.Ed.Palumbos@dor.org